Teens, if you are looking for the next book to help you win a Summer Break Baltimore prize, we are here to help! Take a look at the books and ebooks available from the Enoch Pratt Free Library. Looking for more to do this July? Join the Pratt Library for a Summer Break Baltimore event.
Thinking about investing? The Pratt Library has books, online classes, streaming videos, and databases to help! First up, I want to highlight books and ebooks that are available to check out and download.
Guest Post by Librarian Kate Niemczyk
The adventures of Buzz Lightyear don’t end on the big screen. Head on over to Hoopla and Overdrive to download stories and music about everyone’s favorite space hero, Woody, Jessie, Rex, and more!
Explore the origin story of Buzz Lightyear, the hero who inspired the toy. Children can read how a young test pilot became the Space Ranger that we all know him to be today. Perfect for children who are ready to read on their own.
Space Ranger To The Rescue, by RH Disney, eBook
Read along with Disney! Join Buzz Lightyear, Sheriff Woody, and the rest of the toys from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story and follow along with the word-for-word narration as a bedtime story takes them on an exciting new adventure…in space!
Buzz’s Space Adventure, by Various Artists, eBook
Kids are sure to be buzzing about this soundtrack! Listen to the music in and inspired by the newest Disney and Pixar film.
Lightyear (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), by Michael Giacchino, Music
No sure what to watch over the weekend? We can help! Here’s a look at a few of the top movies being checked out from the Pratt Library. Go ahead and check them out today!
Before Pride Month ends, we wanted to spotlight these talented voices from the LGBTQIA+ community. We hope that they inspire and encourage not only for June, but for all year long. Happy reading!
In this hilarious, tenderhearted book, LGBTQ advice columnist John Paul Brammer shares his story of growing up biracial and in the closet in America’s heartland, while attempting to answer some of life’s most challenging questions.
Hola Papi, by John Paul Brammer, eBook | eAudiobook
In My Sister, Orange Is the New Black star Selenis Leyva and Marizol Leyva narrate, in alternating chapters, their shared journey, challenges, and triumphs. They write honestly about the issues of violence, abuse, and discrimination that transgender people and women of color—and especially trans women of color—experience daily.
My Sister, by Selenis Leyva and Marizol Leyva, Book
This follow-up to the wildly successful Over the Top features thoughtful essays in Jonathan Van Ness’s signature voice, with topics including body positivity, healing and grief, personal style, tales from the hair salon, overcoming imposter syndrome, and issues surrounding systemic racism, cannabis reform, LGBTQ rights and HIV/AIDS awareness.
Love That Story, by Jonathan Van Ness, Book
