Albums to Download This African American Music Appreciation Month!

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
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Heart On My Sleeve
by Ella Mai
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We Are
by Jon Batiste
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Remember Her Name
by Mickey Guyton
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Dawn FM
by The Weeknd
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Cuz I Love You
by Lizzo
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Legend – The Best Of Bob Marley
by Bob Marley & The Wailers
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Blue Water Road
by Kehlani
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The Definitive Collection
by Lionel Richie
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The Hits/The B-sides 3
by Prince
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Good Morning Gorgeous
by Mary J. Blige
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Certified Lover Boy
by Drake
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Songwrights Apothecary Lab
by Esperanza Spalding
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Donda
by Kanye West
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Something for Thee Hotties
by Megan Thee Stallion
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Summer Break Baltimore returns to the Library!

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
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The Very Hungry Caterpillar Eats Dinner by Eric Carle
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Because of you, John Lewis
by Andrea Davis Pinkney
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I’m Not Scared, You’re Scared
by Seth Meyers and Rob Sayegh
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We Shall Overcome
by Bryan Collier
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Dinosaurs on Kitty Island
by Michael Slack
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Five Flying Penguins
by Barbara Barbieri McGrath and Stephanie Fizer Coleman
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Happy Pride Month from the Pratt!

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.

D’Vaughn and Kris Plan a Wedding
by Chencia C. Higgins
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About That Kiss
by Harper Bliss
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The Chosen and the Beautiful
by Nghi Vo
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One Last Stop
by Casey McQuiston
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Outlawed
by Anna North
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Honey Girl
by Morgan Rogers
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Never Been Kissed
by Timothy Janovsky
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Queerly Beloved
by Susie Dumond
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Love, Hate & Clickbait
by Liz Bowery
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The Romantic Agenda
by Claire Kann
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Detransition, Baby
by Torrey Peters
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Young Mungo
by Douglas Stuart
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Giovanni’s Room
by James Baldwin
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With Teeth
Kristen Arnett
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The Prophets
by Roger Jones, Jr.
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Download Ways to Bring the Outdoors Inside!

Looking to gain a green thumb? Check out this collection of eBooks on Hoopla full of tips to keep your houseplants growing and thriving. 

Bring The Outdoors In
by Shane Powers
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Home Sweet Houseplant
by Baylor Chapman
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Don’t Throw It, Grow It!
by Deborah Peterson
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Happy Houseplants
by Angela Staehling
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Plant Parenting
by Leslie F. Halleck
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Succulents
by John Bagnasco
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The Unexpected Houseplant
by Tovah Martin
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Yates Top 50 Indoor Plants
by Angie Thomas
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House Plants
by Lisa Eldred Steinkopf
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Light Up the Grill! Cookbooks to Download

Sun’s out, buns out, and by buns we mean for hamburgers! This Spring, try out a new recipe with one of these cookbooks available at the Enoch Pratt Free Library. 

Brother Jimmy’s BBQ
by Josh Lebowitz
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The Smoke Shop’s Backyard BBQ
by Andy Husbands and William Salazar eBook
Keto BBQ
by Myron Nixon
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The Outdoor Table
by April McKinney
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The Best Veggie Burgers On The Planet by Joni Marie Newman
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Paleo Grilling
by Tony Federico
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Wicked Good Barbecue
by Andy Husbands
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Hello, Summer! A Cookbook
by Marnie Hanel
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Everyday Grilling
by Sur La Table
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Latin Grill
by Rafael Palomino
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Grill Master
by Fred Thompson
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Grill It Up
by Steve Tillett
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Salt Block Grilling
by Mark Bitterman
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How to Grill Vegetables
by Steven Raichlen
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Ship to Shore
by John Bil
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