Download Award-Winning eBooks for Kids

The new school year is right around the corner! Get ready for back to school with these award-winning books written just for children. 

Freedom In Congo Square
by Carole Boston Weatherford and R. Gregory Christie
eBook

The Infamous Ratsos
by Kara LaReau and Matt Myers
eBook
The Inquisitor’s Tale
by Adam Gidwitz and Hatem Aly
eBook
The Girl Who Drank The Moon
by Kelly Barnhill
eBook

Wolf Hollow
by Lauren Wolk
eBook
Drum Dream Girl
by Margarita Engle and Rafael Lopez eBook
Last Stop On Market Street
by Matt De La Pena and Christian Robinson
eBook
Josephine
by Patricia Hruby Powell and Christian Robinson
eBook
P.S. Be Eleven
by Rita Williams-Garcia
eBook

New from the Great Courses

From history and finance, to lifestyle and skills, there’s so much to learn with The Great Courses. Check out the collection available now on Kanopy. This August you can watch up to 10 films or episodes with no wait. 

Native Peoples of North America
Film
America’s Long Struggle Against Slavery
Film
Cooking Across The Ages
Film
The Great Tours: African Safari
Film
History Of England
Film
Financial Disasters
Film
Fighting Misinformation
Film
The Everyday Guide to Beer
Film
How to Build a Thriving Workplace
Film
Masters of Mindfulness
Film
Dog Training 101
Film
The Science of Gardening
Film

What’s New in eAudiobooks

Are you a big fan or reading but don’t always have time to sit down to read? If so, eAudiobooks just might be the thing for you. Download one of these books and listen along as you are on-the-go. Take a look at the newest eAudiobooks to be added to the Pratt’s Digital Library. 

Isn’t It Bromantic
by Lyssa Kay Adams and Andrew Eiden
Audiobook
Fire Keeper’s Daughter
by Angeline Boulley and Isabella Star LaBlanc
Audiobook
Fallen
by T. J. Newman and Steven Weber
Audiobook
Blacktop Wasteland
by S. A. Cosby and Adam Lazarre-White
Audiobook
The Invisible Husband of Frick Island
by Colleen Oakley and Sara Sheckells Audiobook
One Year After
by William R. Forstchen and Bronson Pinchot
Audiobook
Hell Of A Book
by Jason Mott and JD Jackson
Audiobook
Power Play
by Tim Higgins and Will Damron
Audiobook
The Book Of Lost Names
by Kristin Harmel and Madeleine Maby Audiobook
How The Word Is Passed
by Clint Smith
Audiobook
The Order
by Daniel Silva and George Guidall
Audiobook
The Secret Keeper of Jaipur
by Alka Josh and Sneha Mathan Audiobook

Travel Books to Download this Summer

The summer isn’t over just yet! Check out these books to get inspired to plan for your next trip on Hoopla.

This richly illustrated book from the travel experts at National Geographic showcases the best travel experiences in every state, from the obvious to the unexpected. Sites include national parks, beaches, hotels, Civil War battlefields, dude ranches, out-of-the-way museums, and more. 

50 States 5000 Ideas by Joe Yogerst, National Geographic, eBook

Christopher Schacht was only nineteen years old and had just finished school when he put a dream into motion. With only 50 euros in savings, he traveled around the world, relying only on his friendliness, flexibility, charm, and willingness to work for his shelter and food.

Around The World On 50 Bucks by Christopher Schacht, eBook

Travel books for kids

A Road Trip To Yosemite
by Helen Bethune
eBook

A Search For The Northern Lights
by Elizabeth Rusch, Izzi Rusch and Cedar Lee
eBook
All Aboard For The Bo Bo Road
by Stephen Davies and Christopher Corr
eBook

Happy National Book Lovers Day!

Looking for a new book to enjoy? Here’s a look at some of the latest books to hit the Pratt Library’s shelves that we are loving. Stop by your local branch to pick up a copy or download the eBook or eAudiobook version from the Pratt’s eLibrary. 

The Sweetness of Water by Nathan Harris
eBook | Book | Audiobook
The Paper Palace
by Miranda Cowley Heller Book
The Guncle
by Steven Rowley
Book
Boss Up Your Life
by Ky-Lee Hanson
Book
Finding The Mother Tree
by Suzanne Simard
Book
Twice As Hard
by Raphael Sofoluke
Book
Warrior
by Shauna Springer
Book
While We Were Dating
by Jasmine Guillory
Book
She Who Became The Sun
by Shelley Parker-Chan
Book

Dear Miss Metropolitan
by Carolyn Ferrell
Book
After The Apocalypse
by Andrew Bacevich
Book
From The Foster To The White House
by Terrence K. Williams
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