43 pages 1 hour read

Erica Moroz, Diane Guerrero

My Family Divided: One Girl's Journey of Home, Loss, and Hope

Nonfiction | Autobiography / Memoir | Middle Grade | Published in 2018

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Deportation has both direct and indirect, both immediate and long-term consequences. What are some of the effects of deportation on families and communities? How is Guerrero’s experience representative and non-representative?

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Why does Diane spend most of her life keeping her experiences and family history a secret? How does she eventually turn her story into a powerful tool for change?

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How did Diane find the courage to rise above her circumstances and pursue her dreams? What steps did she have to take along the way, and what obstacles did she encounter?

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