In this engaging conversation, Terrie Hellard-Brown interviews Carol Baldwin about her young adult novel Half Truths, exploring themes of family, identity, and racial relations in the 1950s South. Carol shares her inspiration for writing the book, the extensive research she conducted, and the importance of addressing family secrets and prejudice. The discussion also delves into the role of faith in writing, the challenges of being a writer, and the significance of intergenerational dialogue through literature.