Piper Kerman

Piper Kerman is an American author and justice reform advocate, best known for her memoir "Orange Is the New Black: My Year in a Women's Prison." The book details her experiences during a 13-month sentence in a federal women's prison for money laundering and drug trafficking charges. Since her release, Kerman has become a prominent advocate for prison reform, speaking widely on issues related to women in prison and the criminal justice system. She also teaches writing classes in correctional facilities and serves on the boards of various organizations focused on justice reform. Her memoir was adapted into the critically acclaimed Netflix series "Orange Is the New Black."