Diane Guerrero
What high school does Diane go to?
Boston Arts Academy ( BAA)
Who are the people in Diane's family that are undocumented?
Papi ( Hector), Mami ( Maria), and Eric
What are Diane's parents name?
Hector and Maria
What major event changes Diane’s life at the beginning of the story?
Her parents are deported.
Why did Diane feel out of place when she first arrived on campus?
She felt left out because there was no diversity. She was one of the only students of color. She was not used to that.
What college does Diane go to?
Regis College
What truths did the Guerrero's find out about the immigration lawyer?
The lawyer did not attend Harvard Law School, he scammed immigrants, and stole their money. He was not a real lawyer.
What character gets arrested and has a misdemeanor?
Eric!
What important event shows the community stepping in to support Diane during her family crisis?
Family friends take her in and help her continue going to school.
What did Diane get diagnosed with in College?
Learning Disability: ADD and Mild Dyslexia
Where Diane study abroad?
London!
What does I.C.E stand for?
Immigration and Customs Enforcement
Who does Diane stay with first when her parents get deported?
Amelia and Gabriela
Which event demonstrates Diane struggling emotionally after her parents are taken?
She has trouble focusing at school and keeping up with her studies. Her Mental Health is at risk.
Who is Lorriane?
What are the names of Diane's friends ( Three!)
Gabriela
Sabrina
Eva
What does deportation mean?
Forced removal of someone from a country
Which character in the book told Diane's mom that I.C.E. only goes after families when they get a tip.
The guard!
What realization did Diane have on the rooftop ledge?
She realized she wanted to be alive and saved herself
The year after college, Diane described her life as a "juggling act." why?
She is balancing paralegal work, waitress, and receptionist.
What is Diane's Boyfriends name?
David!
Why were Diane’s parents undocumented?
Their visa's expired.
Which specific action shows how Diane’s parents tried to protect her future, even though they knew their own immigration status put the family at risk?
They chose to stay in the U.S. without legal status so Diane could grow up with better opportunities, even knowing it placed them in danger of deportation.
Where does Diane go to get help?
She goes to a therapist!
A program that is focused on the performing arts. ( music, dance or theater major)