If You Come Softly — Jacqueline Woodson. Jeremiah is Black, and Ellie is white. That doesn’t matter to them, and it also doesn’t matter that their worlds are wholly different. But to everyone around them, it does matter.
This was a delightful throwback to see in in my inbox. I read this in high school and remember it being sad but really liking it. I don't own a copy but I prefer the 20th anniversary or original cover, now I want to re-read it. Appreciate you highlighting this book, Woodson got me through some tough times as a teen and I want to see more folks read her backlist <3
I so agree that more people should check out her work! She writes truly timeless pieces that always feel moving no matter when you read them or how old you are when you first encounter.
Thanks for putting If You Come Softly on my radar. I've only listened to one of Woodson's books, and I enjoyed it. I don't know why I haven't read more of her books. That is changing as I just downloaded it from Libby.
I enjoy looking it book covers and couldn't help notice how drastically different both the book covers were? They give totally different vibes about the book. I wonder which cover suits the story inside more.
That's definitely a super interesting question! For me, personally, I like my cover, which was the 20th anniversary edition. I think the stark snow and them alone shows how they feel for the majority of the story, that it's them against the world. The newer cover, while I'm sure it's to appeal to the current trends of designs and is lovely, seems a bit lighthearted for the emotional story it is, but others could think totally the opposite of me!
This was a delightful throwback to see in in my inbox. I read this in high school and remember it being sad but really liking it. I don't own a copy but I prefer the 20th anniversary or original cover, now I want to re-read it. Appreciate you highlighting this book, Woodson got me through some tough times as a teen and I want to see more folks read her backlist <3
I so agree that more people should check out her work! She writes truly timeless pieces that always feel moving no matter when you read them or how old you are when you first encounter.
Thanks for putting If You Come Softly on my radar. I've only listened to one of Woodson's books, and I enjoyed it. I don't know why I haven't read more of her books. That is changing as I just downloaded it from Libby.
I enjoy looking it book covers and couldn't help notice how drastically different both the book covers were? They give totally different vibes about the book. I wonder which cover suits the story inside more.
That's definitely a super interesting question! For me, personally, I like my cover, which was the 20th anniversary edition. I think the stark snow and them alone shows how they feel for the majority of the story, that it's them against the world. The newer cover, while I'm sure it's to appeal to the current trends of designs and is lovely, seems a bit lighthearted for the emotional story it is, but others could think totally the opposite of me!
Yes exactly! The new cover gives a more fun/light hearted vibe whereas the 20th annv edition gives a more serious/deep vibe.