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American author

Jeanine Cummins (born December 6, 1974)^{[1][failed verification]} is an American author of Irish and Puerto Rican heritage.^[2][3] She has written four books: a memoir titled A Rip in Heaven and three novels, The Outside Boy,The Crooked Branch, and American Dirt.^[4]American Dirt was a notable success, selling over 3 million copies in 37 languages.

However, it also gained controversy within the American literary community for its perceived cultural exploitation.

Early life

Cummins was born in Rota, Spain, where her father, Gene, was stationed as a member of the US Navy.^[5] Her mother, Kay, was a nurse.^[6] Cummins spent her childhood in Gaithersburg, Maryland and attended Towson University, where she majored in English and communications.

In 1993 Cummins was a finalist in the Rose of Tralee festival, an international event that is celebrated among Irish communities