Piper Kerman

Piper Kerman is an American author best known for her memoir "Orange is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison," which inspired the successful Netflix series of the same name. Born in Boston in 1969, Kerman graduated from Smith College. Her memoir recounts her experiences during her prison sentence for money laundering and drug trafficking, highlighting the challenges of incarceration and the diverse stories of fellow inmates. Beyond writing, Kerman is an advocate for prison reform, using her platform to raise awareness about the U.S. criminal justice system. She frequently speaks at events and contributes to humanitarian efforts.