What’s New this April at the Pratt

Posted on April 10, 2024April 1, 2024 by Ashley Barnes

Check out the latest books available to borrow from the Enoch Pratt Free Library this April. Happy reading!

The Cemetery of Untold Stories
By Julia Alvarez
Book | eBook | eAudio

The Secret Lives of Booksellers and Librarians
By James Patterson and Matt Eversmann
Book | eBook | eAudio

Funny Story
By Emily Henry
Book | eBook | eAudio

Undiplomatic
By Deesha Dyer
Book

The Familiar
By Leigh Bardugo
Book | eBook | eAudio

The Age of Magical Overthinking
By Amanda Montell
Book | eBook | eAudio

Grown Woman Talk
By Sharon Malone, M.D.
Book

The Demon of Unrest
By Erik Larson
Book | eBook | eAudio

Darling Girls
By Sally Hepworth
Book | eBook | eAudio

Shakespeare
By Judi Dench
Book | eBook

Silencer
By Marcus Wicker
Book | eBook

Table for Two
By Amor Towles
Book | eBook | eAudio

Happy Women’s History Month!

Posted on March 12, 2024March 11, 2024 by Ashley Barnes

This March, join the Pratt Library in celebrating women’s contributions to our culture and history. Here’s a look at some of our recent faves spotlighting women voices.

First Lie Wins
By Ashley Elston
Book | eBook | eAudio

Say You’ll Be Mine
By Naina Kumar
Book | eBook

Bride
By Ali Hazelwood
Book | eBook | eAudio

The Cycle
By Shalene Gupta
eBook | eAudio

In True Face
By Jonna Mendez
Book | eBook | eAudio

A Love Song for Ricki Wilde
By Tia Williams
Book | eBook | eAudio

The Partner Plot
By Kristina Forest
Book | eBook | eAudio

Private Equity
By Carrie Sun
eBook

Becoming Madam Secretary
By Stephanie Dray
Book | eBook | eAudio

Good Material
By Dolly Alderton
Book | eBook | eAudio

Redwood Court
By DéLana R. A. Dameron
Book | eBook | eAudio

The Maid
By Nita Prose
Book | eBook | eAudio

Award-Winning Books for Kids, Pt. 2

Posted on March 5, 2020February 21, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

We’re back with more Children’s books that have recently won awards. Take a look at these winners and special honor books!

Coretta Scott King Author Book Award Winner and Honorees:

Winner
*New Kid*
By Jerry Craft
Book | eBook

*Tristan Strong Punches a Hole in the Sky*
By Kwame Mbalia
Book | eBook | eAudio

*The Stars and the Blackness Between Them*
By Junauda Petrus
Read the book

*Look Both Ways*
By Jason Reynolds
Book | eBook | eAudio

Coretta Scott King Illustrator Book Award Winner and Honorees:

Winner
*The Undefeated*
Written by Kwame Alexander, Illustrated By Kadir Nelson
Book | eBook

*Infinite Hope*
By Ashley Bryan
Book | eBook

*Sulwe*
Written by Lupita Nyong’o, Illustrated by Vashti Harrison
Book | eBook

*The Bell Rang*
By James E. Ransome
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Pura Belpré Author Award Winner and Honorees:

*Sal & Gabi Break the Universe*
By Carlos Hernandez
Book | eBook | eAudio

**Lety Out Loud**
**By Angela Cervantes**
Book | eBook

*Planting Stories*
Written by Anika Aldamuy Denise, Illustrated by Paola Escobar
Book | eBook

*The Other Half of Happy*
By Rebecca Balcárcel
Book | eBook

Pura Belpré Illustrator Award Winner and Honorees:

Winner
*Dancing Hands*
Written by Margarita Engle, Illustrated by Rafael López
Book | eBook

*Across the Bay*
By Carlos Aponte
Book | eBook

*My Papi Has a Motorcycle*
By Isabel Quintero
Book | eBook

*¡Vamos! Let’s Go To The Market*
By Raul the Third
Book | eBook

Award-Winning Books for Kids, Pt. 1

Posted on March 3, 2020February 21, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

Are you looking for a book that’s sure to be a winner with the kids? Take a look at these winners and special honor books written with children in mind.

John Newbery Award Winner and Honorees:

***The Undefeated Written***
**By Kwame Alexander, Illustrated By Kadir Nelson**
Book | eBook

*Scary Stories for Young Foxes*
By Christian McKay Heidicker
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***Other Words for Home***
**By Jasmine Warga**
Book | eAudio | Playaway

*Genesis Begins Again*
By Alicia D. Williams
Book | eBook

Randolph Caldecott Medal Winner and Honorees:

***Double Bass Blues***
**Written By Andrea L. Loney, Illustrated By Rudy Gutierrez**
Book | eBook

**Going Down Home with Daddy**
**Written by Kelly Starling Lyons, Illustrated By Daniel Minter**
Book | eVideo

***Bear Came Along***
**Written By Richard T. Morris**
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Michael J. Printz Winner and Honorees:

*Laura Dean Keeps Breaking with Me*
By Mariko Tamaki
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***Ordinary Hazards***
By Nikki Grimes
Read the book

*The Beast Players*
By Nahoko Uehashi
Read the book

*Where the World Ends*
By Gerdaldine McCaughrean
Read the book

Black History Month: Music on Hoopla

Posted on February 29, 2020February 21, 2020 by Ashley Barnes

Did you know that you can stream music for free with Hoopla? Take a moment to celebrate Black History Month by listening to these award-winning and notable albums. Whether it’s pop, rock, rap, soul, or country, these musical stars shine bright.