About the book
A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson
Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now he's going to be attending a fancy prep school in Manhattan, and black teenage boys don't exactly fit in there. So it's a surprise when he meets Ellie the first week of school. In one frozen moment their eyes lock, and after that they know they fit together--even though she's Jewish and he's black. Their worlds are so different, but to them that's not what matters. Too bad the rest of the world has to get in their way.
Jacqueline Woodson's work has been called “moving and resonant” (Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (Vanity Fair). Now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author, If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering \"why\" and \"if only . . .\"
Editions of If You Come Softly
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780525515487
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780399231124
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142406014
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780142415221
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780698118621
- EBook
- ISBN 9780525518730
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101076972
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525637912
- AudioStreaming
- ISBN 9780525637899
- AudioDisc
- ISBN 9780525637905
Read an Excerpt
A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson
Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now he's going to be attending a fancy prep school in Manhattan, and black teenage boys don't exactly fit in there. So it's a surprise when he meets Ellie the first week of school. In one frozen moment their eyes lock, and after that they know they fit together--even though she's Jewish and he's black. Their worlds are so different, but to them that's not what matters. Too bad the rest of the world has to get in their way.
Jacqueline Woodson's work has been called “moving and resonant” (Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (Vanity Fair). Now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author, If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering \"why\" and \"if only . . .\"
Frequently Asked Questions
What is If You Come Softly about?
A lyrical story of star-crossed love perfect for readers of The Hate U Give, by National Ambassador for Children’s Literature Jacqueline Woodson
Jeremiah feels good inside his own skin. That is, when he's in his own Brooklyn neighborhood. But now he's going to be attending a fancy prep school in Manhattan, and black teenage boys don't exactly fit in there. So it's a surprise when he meets Ellie the first week of school. In one frozen moment their eyes lock, and after that they know they fit together--even though she's Jewish and he's black. Their worlds are so different, but to them that's not what matters. Too bad the rest of the world has to get in their way.
Jacqueline Woodson's work has been called “moving and resonant” (Wall Street Journal) and “gorgeous” (Vanity Fair). Now celebrating its twentieth anniversary, and including a new preface by the author, If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering \"why\" and \"if only . . .\"
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in If You Come Softly?
Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage fiction and true stories > Children’s / Teenage fiction: General, modern and contemporary fiction
Where can I read a sample of If You Come Softly?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780525515487
Who is/are the Author/s of the book If You Come Softly?
Jacqueline Woodson
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
If You Come Softly is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780525515487) and hardcover(ISBN 9780399231124) and paperback(ISBN 9780142406014) and paperback(ISBN 9780142415221) and paperback(ISBN 9780698118621) and ebook(ISBN 9780525518730) and ebook(ISBN 9781101076972) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525637912) and audiostreaming(ISBN 9780525637899) and audiodisc(ISBN 9780525637905)
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