{"book":{"book":"Friends and Family","author":"Natalie Baszile","publicationYear":"","description":"Friends and Family follows the relationship between two mothers: Babs, a Black woman, and Nora, a white woman with an adopted Black son. Their close friendship is tested when the police are called on their children while the kids are home alone. Following the encounter, the two women are left to confront their tightly-held beliefs regarding race, identity, and parenting. They struggle to find common ground on how to best protect their children from harm. The narrative explores deeply resonant questions surrounding race, class, and genuine allyship. Through this incident, the story examines the emotional complexities and vulnerabilities inherent in navigating interracial friendships.","image":"https://npr.brightspotcdn.com/dims3/default/strip/false/crop/2160x2160+0+0/resize/3000/quality/66/format/jpg/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fnpr-brightspot.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fe7%2Fb5%2F72441ff74b45b9c622be0a50f5ae%2F9c703c08-4ff0-476a-93d7-346d1e0ac72d.jpg","date":"2026-10-28"}}