Books for Teens to Check Out this Hispanic Heritage Month!

Posted on October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 by Ashley Barnes

Before National Hispanic Heritage Month ends, we wanted to spotlight some of our favorite YA books from Hispanic and Latinx authors. Enjoy them not only for Hispanic Heritage Month but all year long!

Antes de que termine el Mes de la Herencia Hispana, nos gustaría recomendarles algunos de nuestros autores hispanos preferidos. Para disfrutarlos no sólo este mes, sino durante todo el año.

*Abuela, Don’t Forget About Me*
By Rex Ogle
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**Ballad & Dagger**
**By Daniel José Older**
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**Café Con Lychee**
**By Emery Lee**
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***Cemetery Boys***
**By Aiden Thomas**
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***Clap When You Land***
**By Elizabeth Acevedo**
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***Fat Chance, Charlie Vega***
**By Crystal Maldonado**
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***Flirting with Fate***
**By J.C. Cervantes**
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***How Moon Fuentez Fell In Love with the Universe***
**By Raquel Vasquez Gilliland**
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**Juliet Takes a Breath**
**By Gabby Rivera**
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***On the Hook***
**By Francisco X. Stork**
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***Once Upon a Quinceañera***
**By Monica Gomez-Hira**
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**The Book of Unknown Americans**
**By Christina Henríquez**
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***The Lesbiana’s Guide to Catholic School***
**By Sonora Reyes**
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***The Lost Dreamer***
**By Lizz Huerta**
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***When We Make It***
**By Elizabet Velasquez**
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A Reading List For Emmys Fans to Check Out

Posted on September 23, 2022September 19, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

To celebrate this year’s Emmy Awards, we wanted to share a few book recommendations inspired by the award winners. Take a look at these books, perfect for fans of Abbott Elementary, Ted Lasso, Succession, and more!

*Nine Perfect Strangers*
by Liane Moriarity
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*Dopesick*
by Beth Macy
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*Britt-Marie Was Here*
by Fredik Backman
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*The Cactus League*
by Emily Nemens
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*Olga Dies Dreaming*
**By Xóchitl González**
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*The Nest*
**By Cynthia D’Aprix Sweeney**
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*White Smoke*
by Tiffany D. Jackson
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*Girl in Pieces*
by **Kathleen Glasgow**
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*The Cult of We*
by Eliot Brown and Maureen Farrell
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*Bad Blood*
by John Carreyrou
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*Redefining Diva*
by Sheryl Lee Ralph
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*She Memes Well*
**By Quinta Brunson**
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Spotlight on Hispanic Voices and Culture

Posted on September 16, 2022September 13, 2022 by Jamillah Abdul-Saboor

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month (September 15 – October 15) with the Enoch Pratt Free Library! Check out these selections from our librarians spotlighting Hispanic voices and culture.

¡Celebra el mes de la herencia hispana con la Biblioteca Pratt (15 de septiembre a 15 de octubre)! Lee estas recomendaciones de nuestros bibliotecarios que celebran la cultura hispana y a las voces hispanas.

*Neruda on The Park*
by Cleyvis Natera
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*A Proposal They Can’t Refuse*
by Natalie Caña
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*The Daughter of Doctor Moreau*
by Silvia Moreno-Garcia
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*Twice A Quinceañera*
by Yamile Saied Mendez
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*Big Chicas Don’t Cry*
by Annette Chavez Macias
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*West Side Love Story*
by Priscilla Oliveras
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*Decoding “Despacito”*
by Leila Cobo
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*My Broken Language*
by Quiara Alegría Hudes
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Crying in the Bathroom
by **Erika J. Sánchez**
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*Largo Pétalo De Mar*
by Isabel Allende
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*Inheritance*
by Elizabeth Acevedo
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What’s New this September #atthepratt

Posted on September 14, 2022September 9, 2022 by Ashley Barnes

Looking for the latest books and eBooks to check out this month? We have you covered! Here’s a look at some of the titles we can’t wait to pick up this month.

*Drunk on Love*
By Jasmine Guillory
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*Fairy Tale*
By Stephen King
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*Hold the Line*
By Michael Fanone
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*I’m Glad My Mom Died*
By Jennette McCurdy
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*Less is Lost*
By Andrew Sean Greer
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*Live Wire*
By Kelly Ripa
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*Lucy by the Sea*
By Elizabeth Strout
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*Shrines of Gaiety*
By Kate Atkinson
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*Starry Messenger*
By Neil deGrasse
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*The Frederick Sisters are Living the Dream*
By Jeannie Zusy
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*The Marriage Portrait*
By Maggie O’Farrell
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*The Monsters We Defy*
By Leslye Penelope
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*The Two Lives of Sara*
By Catherine Adel West
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*The Winners*
By Fredrik Backman
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Read the Latest in YA Fiction this September

Posted on September 12, 2022September 9, 2022 by Ashley Barnes

Take a break from school work and chill out with a brand new book! Whether you are interested in fantasy, mystery, or everyday teen life, the Pratt Library has a book for you.