Naima Coster is a New York Times bestselling author and a recipient of the National Book Foundation’s 5 Under 35 honor. Naima’s work has appeared in The New York Times, Elle, Time, Kweli, and The Cut, and in numerous anthologies. Naima teaches creative writing at CUNY Baruch College. Naima Coster (Photo credit: Christine Han) Photo credit: Christine HanIn this interview, Naima discusses a major perspective change in the drafting process, the importance of France, and more. It followed Val, Milly, and the woman they hire to care for their daughter: Cleo.