What’s New for Kids this June

School is almost out of session so that means it’s a great time to stop by your local branch of Enoch Pratt Free Library. Visit for a family film night, storytime fun, and of course to pick up books to read for the 2019 Summer Challenge.

Check out what children’s books are new to our shelves!

The Important Thing About Margaret Wise Brown
By Marc Barnett

This exceptional picture book artfully plays with form and language to vividly bring to life one of greatest children’s book creators who ever lived: Margaret Wise Brown.

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Juana & Lucas: Big Problemas
By Juana Medina

When her mami meets someone new, Juana worries that everything will change in a humorous, heartwarming follow-up to the Pura Belpré Award–winning Juana & Lucas.

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Hello
By Fiona Woodcock

Hello! Are you ready for a brilliant day? A brother and sister enjoy a day full of spills, thrills, and silly adventures in this playful story comprised only of words that contain a double L (such as spills, thrills, and silly)!

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Red: A Crayon’s Story
By Michael Hall

A blue crayon mistakenly labeled as “red” suffers an identity crisis in this picture book by the New York Times–bestselling creator of My Heart Is Like a Zoo. This funny, heartwarming, colorful picture book about finding the courage to be true to your inner self.

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Also new this month:

Freedom Fire (Dactyl Hill Squad Series #2)
By Daniel Jose Older

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My Papi Has a Motorcycle
By Isabel Quintero

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Leer en español
Out There
By Tom Sullivan

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New this Month for Young Adults

This month stop by your nearby branch to see what’s new for young adults. With protagonists that range from charming, funny, and thoughtful, go ahead and add these picks to your summer reading list.

With the Fire on High
By Elizabeth Acevedo

Ever since she got pregnant freshman year, Emoni’s life has been about making tough decisions to take care of her daughter and abuela. Even though she dreams of working as a chef after she graduates, she knows that it’s not worth her time to pursue the impossible. Despite this, once Emoni starts cooking, her only choice is to let her talent break free.

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Somewhere Only We Know
By Maurene Goo

Sparks fly between a K-pop starlet and a tabloid reporter in this heartwarming rom-com. With her trademark humor and voice, Maurene Goo delivers a sparkling story of taking a chance on love—and finding yourself along the way.

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Let Me Hear a Rhyme
By Tiffany D. Jackson

The critically acclaimed author of Monday’s Not Coming, tells the story of Brooklyn teens Quadir, Jarrell, and Jasmine who plot to turn their murdered friend, Steph into a major rap star by pretending he’s still alive. As the pressure of keeping their secret grows, they are forced to confront the truth about what happened to Steph.

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Also new this month:

Fortnite Battle Royale Hacks: Advanced Strategies For Winning Duo Matches
By Jason Rich

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The Making of America: Susan B. Anthony
By Teri Kanefield

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There’s Something About Sweetie
By Sandhya Menon

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What’s New in Nonfiction

This month, check out new titles from some fresh voices and some that have already made their mark in the Nonfiction genre.

Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls
By T. Kira Madden

In her raw debut, acclaimed essayist, T.Kira Madden explores coming of age as a queer, biracial teen dealing with cult-like privilege, racial disparities, white-collar crime, and more in Florida.

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The Lady from the Black Lagoon: Hollywood Monsters and the Lost Legacy of Milicent Patrick
By Mallory O’Meara

Uncover the life and work of Milicent Patrick–one of Disney’s first female animators and the only woman in history to create one of Hollywood’s classic movie monsters.

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We Speak for Ourselves: A Word from Forgotten Black America
By D. Watkins

The New York Times bestselling author of The Cook Up: A Crack Rock Memoir offers an in-depth analysis of inner-city hurdles and honors the stories therein. Honest and eye-opening, We Speak for Ourselves makes us listen, feel, and create a course toward change that starts right where we are.

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After Life: My Journey From Incarceration to Freedom
By Anne Marie Johnson
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Batch Cocktails: Make Ahead Pitcher Drinks for Every Occasion
By Maggie Hoffman

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How to Love a Country: Poems By Richard Blanco
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LeBron, Inc: The Making Of A Billion-Dollar Athlete
By Brian Windhorst

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Nanaville: Adventures in Grandparenting By Anna Quindlen
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Stony the Road: Reconstruction, White Supremacy, and the Rise of Jim Crow
By Henry Louis Gates, Jr.

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The Light Years
By Chris Rush

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Working: Researching, Interviewing, Writing
By Robert A. Caro
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Like This? Read That!

We’re excited about the new fiction books hitting the Pratt shelves this May. Here’s a list of highly anticipated novels and suggestions if they are already on your “To Read” List.  Enjoy!

Red, White & Royal Blue
By Casey McQuiston

What happens when America’s First Son falls in love with the Prince of Wales? Don’t miss this laugh-out loud funny and sexy romantic tale from Casey McQuiston.

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Like Red, White & Royal Blue? Add these to your reading list.

I Wish You All the Best
By Mason Deaver

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The Kiss Quotient
By Helen Hoang

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The Unhoneymooners
By Christina Lauren

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A Prince on Paper
By Alyssa Cole

The Reluctant Royals series returns with fan favorite character Nya Jerami searching for the life that’s not too big, and not too small, and the bad boy prince who might be just right for her.

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Interested in A Prince on Paper? Check out the previous books in the Reluctant Royals series.

A Princess in Theory
By Alyssa Cole

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A Duke by Default
By Alyssa Cole

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Once Ghosted,
Twice Shy
By Alyssa Cole
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The Flight Portfolio
By Julie Orringer

The long-awaited novel from the best-selling author of The Invisible Bridge takes us back to occupied Europe in this gripping historical novel based on the true story of Varian Fry’s extraordinary attempt to save the work, and the lives, of Jewish artists fleeing the Holocaust.

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Fan of The Flight Portfolio? Check out these novels.

Henry, Himself
By Stewart O’Nan

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The Paris Diversion
By Chris Pavone

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The Guest Book
By Marybeth Whalen

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Get your Head in the Game!

Video Games are new to the Enoch Pratt Free Library. With options available for Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, and Xbox One gaming systems, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Stop by your nearby branch to find out more information.

Whether you are new to gaming or advanced, check out our picks!

Jurassic World: Evolution
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Kingdom Hearts III
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Madden NFL 19
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
NBA 2K Playgrounds 2
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Resident Evil 2
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Spyro: Reignited Trilogy
PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
The LEGO Movie 2
Switch | PlayStation 4 | Xbox One
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Switch
Street Fighter: 30th Anniversary Collection
PlayStation 4 |
Switch | Xbox One
Paw Patrol on a Roll
PlayStation 4 |
Switch | Xbox One
Nickelodeon Kart Racers
PlayStation 4 |
Switch | Xbox One
Just Dance 2019
PlayStation 4 | Switch | Wii | Xbox One