If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
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). If You Come Softly is a powerful story of interracial love that leaves readers wondering "why" and "if only . . ."
Frequently asked questions
Is If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The story includes a climactic event where Miah is shot by police, which is described as a senseless act of violence that impacts the narrative significantly. No scary content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have violence?
The story includes a climactic event where Miah is shot by police, which is described as a senseless act of violence that impacts the narrative significantly.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have scary content?
No scary content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have religious themes?
No religious content detected in the narrative of the book.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have racial/cultural content?
The book explores racial prejudices and the experiences of an interracial couple, highlighting the ongoing relevance of racism in society. The narrative addresses the challenges faced by Jeremiah, a Black character, in a racially charged environment.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have profanity?
No profanity detected in the search results related to the book.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have climate change?
No climate-related themes detected in the narrative of the book.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have sexual identity?
The book does not contain explicit sexual content. It focuses on themes of young love and identity without graphic depictions of sexual acts.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have gender roles?
No specific gender roles are emphasized in the narrative, as the focus is primarily on race and sexuality.
Does If You Come Softly Twentieth Anniversary Edition have lgbtq+ themes?
The book addresses themes of sexuality, particularly through the character of Melanin Sun, whose mother is gay and in love with a white woman. This aspect of the narrative explores the complexities of identity and acceptance within an interracial context.
