Jane Lazarre is an American author and educator known for her writings on race, identity, and motherhood. Her memoir "The Mother Knot" is considered a classic exploration of the complexities of motherhood, while her other works, such as "Beyond the Whiteness of Whiteness," delve into issues of race and family. Lazarre's writing is characterized by its deep emotional insight and its willingness to confront difficult social issues. Her contributions to literature and her work as a teacher have made her an important voice in discussions of race, gender, and identity in America.