What’s Hitting the Shelves for Kids this May

We’re excited about new books joining the Children’s collection at the Pratt. Make sure you and the family stop by your nearby branch to check them out!

A Computer Called Katherine: How Katherine Johnson Helped Put America On The Moon
By Suzanne Slade

Award-winning author Suzanne Slade and debut artist Veronica Miller Jamison tell the story of a NASA “computer” Katherine Johnson—made famous by the film Hidden Figures.

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Caterpillar Summer
By Gillian McDunn

This beautifully written, emotional debut tells the story of a girl, her special needs brother, and the summer they will never forget.

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The Strangers
By Margaret Peterson Haddix

Readers, don’t miss out on this thrilling adventure filled with mysteries and plot twists aplenty in this absorbing series about family and friendships. Perfect for fans of A Wrinkle in Time and The City of Ember!

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Also new this month:

The Little Guys
By Vera Brosgol

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Don’t Let Them Disappear
By Chelsea Clinton

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Puddle
By Richard Jackson

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The Latest Books for Young Adults

Here’s a list of books new to the Pratt that teens and fans of Young Adults are sure to enjoy. Go ahead, open up a book and jump into a fantasy world with new books from The Mortal Instruments author Cassandra Clare and more.

You Owe Me a Murder
By Eileen Cook

On a school trip to London that includes her ex-boyfriend, Kim meets risk-taker Nicki. When she jokes about swapping murders, Kim plays along – that is, until Kim’s ex-boyfriend mysteriously dies. Blackmailed by Nicki to fulfill her end of the deal, Kim will have to commit a murder or take the fall for one.

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The Weight of the Stars
By K. Ancrum

Don’t miss this new LGBT young adult romance from K. Ancrum, written with the same style of short, micro-fiction chapters and immediacy that garnered acclaim for her debut, The Wicker King.

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Whats New this Month:

The Red Scrolls of Magic: Eldest Curses Book One
By Cassandra Clare
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Barely Missing Everything
By Matt Mendez

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To Kill a Kingdom
By Alexandra Christo

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Ruse
By Cindy Pon

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The Shadowglass
By Rin Chupeco

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Brawler
By Neil Connelly

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Bold Voices take on Nonfiction

Don’t miss these Nonfiction picks that are new to the Pratt shelves this spring!

The Moment of Lift: How Empowering Women Changes the World
By Melinda Gates

Throughout her journey, it has become increasingly clear to Melinda Gates: If you want to lift a society up, you need to stop keeping women down. In this moving and compelling book, she shares lessons learned from the inspiring people she’s met during her work and travels around the world.

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Woman of Color
By Latonya Yvette

Blogger/Stylist LaTonya Yvette gets candid about life’s trials, including motherhood, love, death, and racism. Her first book, Woman of Color, is part memoir, part lifestyle guide, packed with moving essays, gorgeous original photographs, and practical style and beauty advice.

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Ladies Who Punch: The Explosive Inside Story of “The View”
By Ramin Setoodeh

With The View, Barbara Walters revolutionized morning TV. The daily chatfest didn’t just comment on the news. It became the news. Award-winning journalist Ramin Setoodeh takes readers backstage and behind the scenes with stunning interviews with nearly every host.

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The Bold World: A Memoir of Family and Transformation
By Jodie Patterson

Witness a mother reshaping her attitudes and beliefs to meet the needs of her transgender son, Penelope– and opening the minds of everyone in her family who absolutely, unequivocally refused to conform. Jodie Patterson also shares her family’s history–particularly incidents within the Black community around sexism, racism, and civil rights.

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What’s New for Fans of Fiction

Here’s a look at some of the latest books hitting the shelves at the Pratt. Happy reading!

Gingerbread
By Helen Oyeyemi

Influenced by the mysterious place gingerbread holds in classic children’s stories, Award-winning novelist Helen Oyeyemi (Boy, Snow, Bird) invites readers into a delightful tale of a surprising family legacy, in which the inheritance is a recipe.

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Becoming Mrs. Lewis: The Improbable Love Story of Joy Davidman and C.S Lewis
By Patti Callahan

In one of the greatest love stories, we meet a brilliant writer, a fiercely independent mother, and a passionate woman who changed the life of respected author C.S. Lewis and inspired books that still enchants readers today.

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Also New this Month:

Normal People
By Sally Rooney

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Queenie
By Candice Carty-Williams

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The Dragonfly Sea
By Yvonne Adhiambo Owuor
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The Old Drift
By Namwali Serpell

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The Department Of Sensitive Crimes
By Alexander Mccall Smith
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My Lovely Wife
By Samantha Downing

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Get your Head in the Game with April’s Nonfiction Picks

Game on! This spring run over to your local branch to check out one of these sport-related books. From the highlighting some of baseball’s memorable moments to tackling complexities of college football, there are some great picks for readers.

They Said It Couldn’t Be Done: The ‘69 Mets, New York City and the Most Astounding Season in Baseball History
By Wayne Coffey

The astonishing story of the 1969 Miracle Mets, the most improbable World Series champions in baseball history is told from Wayne Coffey, the New York Times best-selling author of The Boys of Winter.

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University of Nike: How Corporate Cash Bought American Higher Education
By Joshua Hunt

In the world of college sports, winning means big dollars. But that money often comes at a cost. University of Nike explores the University of Oregon’s complex relationship with Nike and how the arrangement has undermined the school’s academic integrity, transparency, and campus culture.

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Also new this April:

The Marginalized Majority: Claiming our Power in a Post-Truth America
By Onnesha Roychoudhuri

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The Last Stone: A Masterpiece of Criminal Interrogation
By Mark Bowden

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Greek to Me: Adventures of the Comma Queen
By Mary Norris

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No Human Is Illegal: An Attorney on the Front Lines of the Immigration War
By J.J Mulligan Sepúlveda

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No Happy Endings
By Nora McInerny

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The Missing Pages: The Modern Life of A Medieval Manuscript, From Genocide To Justice
By Heghnar Zeitlian Watenpaugh

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