Vanessa Diffenbaugh
Vanessa Diffenbaugh is the author of the astounding best-selling debut novel, The Language of Flowers, which chronicles the story of an 18-year-old girl, Victoria, who was recently emancipated from the foster care system. Released in late August 2011, the novel has received critical acclaim. A foster mother herself, Vanessa Diffenbaugh is the founder of the Camellia Network, whose purpose is to create a nationwide movement to support youth transitioning from foster care.