Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
April, 2000
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"If You Come Softly," voice provided by Jeremy.
Poem by Audre Lorde.
About the Author:
Jacqueline Woodson, was born February 12th, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio.
She grew up in Greenville, NC and Brooklyn, NY.
She has a B. A in English and has received many awards, including 2 Newbery Honors, the Coretta Scott King award, the L. A Times book Prize,
and two National Book Awards Finalist and many others.
She has written over two dozen books including:
Hush, Peace Locomotion,Feathers, I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This, and many more. Her books are aimed for
young teens and children with real-life stories about different topics.
"High-resolution photo (suitable for printing) of Jacqueline Woodson." Jacqueline Woodson: Author of books for children and young adults. 06 Mar. 2009 <http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/jwHR.html>.
(express permission by author)
If You Come Softly
Written by Jacqueline Woodson
Published by Penguin Young Readers Group
April, 2000
This Wiki Was Done By:
Carolina S.
Claire E.
Hannah C.
Shannon S.
Jeremy L.
Mary B.
"If You Come Softly," voice provided by Jeremy.
Poem by Audre Lorde.
Jacqueline Woodson, was born February 12th, 1963 in Columbus, Ohio.
She grew up in Greenville, NC and Brooklyn, NY.
She has a B. A in English and has received many awards, including 2 Newbery Honors, the Coretta Scott King award, the L. A Times book Prize,
and two National Book Awards Finalist and many others.
She has written over two dozen books including:
Hush, Peace Locomotion,Feathers, I Hadn't Meant to Tell You This, and many more. Her books are aimed for
young teens and children with real-life stories about different topics.
A Picture of Jacqueline Woodson
works cited:
"Jacket." Baker & Taylor - Content Cafe 2. 06 Mar. 2009 <http://contentcafe2.btol.com/ContentCafe/Jacket.aspx?UserID=EBSCO9&Password=TUSCONPL&Return=1&Type=L&Value=0142406015>.
"High-resolution photo (suitable for printing) of Jacqueline Woodson." Jacqueline Woodson: Author of books for children and young adults. 06 Mar. 2009 <http://www.jacquelinewoodson.com/jwHR.html>.
(express permission by author)
"IF YOU COME SOFTLY (by Audre Lorde)." Poéfrika. 21 Mar. 2009 http://poefrika.blogspot.com/2007/07/if-you-come-softly-by-gwendolyn-brooks.html.