Latino authors in focus amid 'American Dirt' debate

By Associated Press

Feb 16, 2020 12:09 am

In this file photo taken on Sept. 12, 2011, writer and activist Luis J. Rodriguez poses for a photo at his independent bookstore and community center, called 'Tia Chucha,' in Los Angeles. (AP photo)

ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico: When Oprah Winfrey endorsed the novel American Dirt for her book club last month, many Latinos took to social media to decry the selection for its stereotypes and caricatures.

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