Dear America: The Story of an Undocumented Citizen

In this adaptation of his memoir, Jose Antonio Vargas recounts moving from the Philippines to the United States at age twelve to live with his grandparents. When seeking a learner’s permit, he discovered that his move had been undocumented. He describes doing well at school, facing citizenship-related problems, and working as a journalist while concealing his immigration status for nearly two decades. The book also raises questions about American identity, citizenship, and people who arrive without documentation.