“DRAWN TOGETHER”

By Minh Le, illustrated by Dan Santat (Disney/Hyperion)

A young American-born boy struggles to relate to his Thai-speaking grandfather.

When they discover their shared love for drawing, they embark on an exciting and heart-warming adventure.

For ages 5 to 8.

“MY LADY JANE”

By Cynthia Hand, Brodi Ashton and Jodi Meadows (HarperTeen)

Edward, the ill 16-year-old King of England, would rather be planning his first kiss than who will inherit his crown.

Edward arranges for his bookish cousin Jane to marry Gifford to secure the line of succession. The catch: Gifford is a horse.

For grades 8 and up.