National Writers Series: Jeanine Cummins

Jeanine Cummins is an American author of Irish and Puerto Rican heritage. Her first two novels, “The Outside Boy” and “The Crooked Branch,” both explore Irish history. Jeanine also wrote the bestselling novel “American Dirt.” Now she’s come out with a book drawing inspiration from her Puerto Rican roots, called “Speak to Me of Home.” Jeanine spoke with Beth Milligan, head writer for the Traverse City Ticker, at Kirkbride Hall in Traverse City in May of 2025.