About the Author:
Diane Guerrero is a Colombian-American actress and author. She was born in New Jersey to Colombian immigrant parents, but lived and was raised in Boston after her parents were deported when she was just 14 years old. She is most known for her roles on shows like Jane the Virgin and Orange is the New Black. Guerrero has been very outspoken about her experience and is an immigration reform activist.
Book Info:
In the Country We Love: My Family Divided by Diane Guerrero
Diane Guerrero, the television actress from the megahit Orange is the New Black and Jane the Virgin, was just fourteen years old on the day her parents and brother were arrested and deported while she was at school. Born in the U.S., Guerrero was able to remain in the country and continue her education, depending on the kindness of family friends who took her in and helped her build a life and a successful acting career for herself, without the support system of her family. (Goodreads)
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