Summer is here! Grab a nice glass of iced-tea and escape with these entertaining beach reads on Hoopla. You can download up to eMaterials with a few quick clicks.
Waiting For Friday Night
By Synithia Williams
eAudio
Palm Beach
By Mary Adkins
eAudio
You don’t need frequent travel miles to escape! With these books you can travel to beach towns, tropical locations, and more. Hope you enjoy them this June.
The Design of Us
By Sajni Patel
Book
This June, take a look at these nonfiction books spotlighting the talent and contributions African-Americans have made to the music industry. Also, check out the Black Music Collection on Hoopla to discover music from music icons and those on the rise.
Hip Hop is History
By Questlove
In this landmark book, Questlove skillfully traces the creative and cultural forces that made and shaped hip-hop, highlighting both the forgotten but influential gems and the undeniable chart-topping hits—and weaves it all together with the stories no one else knows.
My Black Country
By Alice Randall
The award-winning professor, songwriter, and author reflects on her search for the first family of Black country music. My Black Country is a vibrant introduction to a new generation of listeners who previously were not invited to give the genre a chance.
Shine Bright
By Danyel Smith
American pop music is arguably this country’s greatest cultural contribution to the world, and its singular voice and virtuosity were created by a shining thread of Black women geniuses stretching back to the country’s founding.
