New for Teens this Pride Month

Posted on June 13, 2022June 6, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

This week on Pratt Chat, we are sharing the latest YA books available at the Pratt Library that spotlights the LGBTQIA+ community. Happy reading!

From lauded writer David Valdes, a sharp and funny YA novel that’s Back to the Future with a twist, as a gay teen travels back to his parents’ era to save a closeted classmate’s life.

Spin Me Right Round by David Valdes, eBook

As natural disasters begin to befall them the closer they become, Milo and Marcos soon begin to wonder if the universe itself is plotting against them in this young adult debut by the playwright and creator of The Two Princes podcast, Kevin Christopher Snipes.

Milo and Marcos at the End of the World by Kevin Christopher Snipes, eBook | Book

From the author of Some Girls Do and Hot Dog Girl comes a sweet and salty queer YA rom-com about two girls on a summer road trip in an ice cream truck.

Melt With You by Jennifer Dugan, eBook | Book

Two Black queer best friends face their last day together with an epic journey through Baltimore in this magnetic YA debut by bestselling author of Here for It, R. Eric Thomas.

Kings of B’more by R. Eric Thomas, eBook | Book | eAudiobook

*The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School* by Sonora Reyes
eBook

*Cool For The Summer*
by **Dahlia Adler**
eBook

*Ace of Spades*
by **Faridah Abike-Lyimide**
eBook

*Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster*
by **Andrea Mosqueda**
eBook

*Nothing Burns as Bright as You*
by **Ashley Woodfolk**
eBook

Albums to Download This African American Music Appreciation Month!

Posted on June 9, 2022June 6, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

This June, join the Pratt Library in celebrating the talent, artistry, and impact of African Americans in the music industry. With accomplishments in pop, rock, soul, rap, country and more, these chart-toppers are sure to delight. Take a listen to a few artists featured on Hoopla.

*Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers*
by **Kendrick Lamar**
Music

*Heart On My Sleeve*
by **Ella Mai**
Music

*Remember Her Name*
by **Mickey Guyton**
Music

*Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley*
by **Bob Marley & The Wailers**
Music

*The Definitive Collection*
by Lionel Richie
Music

*The Hits/The B-sides 3*
by **Prince**
Music

*Good Morning Gorgeous*
by **Mary J. Blige**
Music

*Certified Lover Boy*
by **Drake**
Music

*Songwrights Apothecary Lab*
by **Esperanza Spalding**
Music

Something for Thee Hotties
by Megan Thee Stallion
Music

Summer Break Baltimore returns to the Library!

Posted on June 7, 2022June 2, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

The Summer Break Baltimore fun is heating up this June! The free summer program is back and open to all ages. Don’t wait and sign up to get your Summer Break Kit today that includes a book, prizes, a scratch-off card, an event calendar, and more until supplies last.

You can either log your activities online using Beanstack or use your Summer Break Baltimore scratch-off card. Earn prize entries by visiting your local branch, reading a book, and attending a library program. Learn more by reading the Summer Break Baltimore frequently asked questions.

Here’s some of the latest Children books to add to your reading list!

*Layla, the Last Black Unicorn*
by **Tiffany Haddish** and **Jessica Gibson** Book

Onyeka and the Academy of the Sun
by **Tola Okogwu**
Book

*The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner* by **Eric Carle**
Book

*Because of you, John Lewis*
by **Andrea Davis Pinkney**
Book

*I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared*
by **Seth Meyers** and **Rob Sayegh**
eBook

*We Shall Overcome*
by **Bryan Collier**
eBook

*Dinosaurs on Kitty Island*
by **Michael Slack**
eBook

*Five Flying Penguins*
by **Barbara Barbieri McGrath** and **Stephanie Fizer Coleman**
eBook

Happy Pride Month from the Pratt!

Posted on June 3, 2022June 2, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Show your pride this June with a new book! We are celebrating Pride Month by spotlighting fiction books featuring characters or written by members of the LGBTQIA+ community. You can also find out more of the activities the Pratt Library is doing to celebrate Pride Month here.