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In 'Take What You Can,' Naima Coster explores growing into parenthood with chosen family

NPR | By Juana Summers

Published August 4, 2026 at 3:16 PM CDT

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NPR's Juana Summers speaks to New York Times-bestselling author Naima Coster about her newest novel, 'Take What You Can,' an exploration of growing into parenthood with chosen family.

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Juana Summers is a host of NPR's All Things Considered.