Free Lunch. Audio CD – November 10, 2019. A distinctive new voice: Rex Ogle's story of starting middle school on the free lunch program is timely, heartbreaking, and true. Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle's first semester in sixth grade. Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore secondhand clothes, and were short of school supplies ...Rey Terciero is a penname of Rex Ogle. REX OGLE is an award-winning author and the writer of nearly a hundred children’s books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—most notably Free Lunch, which won the ALA/YALSA award for Excellence in Non-Fiction.Sep 22, 2021 · Store favorite Rex Ogle has a new YA memoir coming out next month, and we can’t wait for you to read it.It’s called Punching Bag, and it follows Rex through an adolescence marked by poverty and domestic violence.It’s a powerful read, each heartache underpinned by moments of light. In her review for the store, events coordinator Cathy …Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle’s first term in Year 7. Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore second-hand clothes and were short of school supplies, and Ogle was on his school’s free lunch programme. Grounded in the immediacy of physical hunger and the humiliation of having to announce it every day in the …Jul 11, 2023 · "Rise of the Undead" by Rex Ogle is an enthralling middle grade fantasy novel that skillfully weaves together elements of friendship, adventure, and supernatural mystery. The book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Will Hunter, a relatable protagonist, as he faces bullies, financial struggles, and supernatural forces ... Jul 11, 2023 · "Rise of the Undead" by Rex Ogle is an enthralling middle grade fantasy novel that skillfully weaves together elements of friendship, adventure, and supernatural mystery. The book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Will Hunter, a relatable protagonist, as he faces bullies, financial struggles, and supernatural forces ... The Day My Dad Kicked Me Out For Being Gay Changed My Life Forever. There were nights I thought, “This is it. I won’t make it. I won’t wake up tomorrow.”. Rex Ogle in 1998. We were on the back porch, smoke rolling up from the nearby barbeque grill, the smell of chicken roasting in the air.Interview with writer Rex Ogle. With the graphic novel “ Blink ” from Tapas Media to “ The Supernatural Society ” from Harper Collings, Rex has written dozens of books and graphic novels for the YA audience! In his very candid and critically acclaimed memoir, “ Free Lunch “, he talks about the rigors of high school, growing up poor ...Sep 10, 2019 · Rex Ogle Rex Ogle began his editorial career at DC Comics, working on flagship titles like Justice League, Teen Titans and Superman/Batman. From there, he moved to Scholastic where he …It's time to face facts! On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems. What follows is a frustrating battle with stubborn acne, body odor, and other embarrassments of puberty. Still struggling with a home life edging ...The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here ...Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful …Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel. Rex Ogle. Scholastic Inc., Jul 2, 2024 - Juvenile Fiction - 224 pages. From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book … Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Sep 10, 2019 · Rex Ogle Rex Ogle began his editorial career at DC Comics, working on flagship titles like Justice League, Teen Titans and Superman/Batman. From there, he moved to Scholastic where he …Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he ... Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Sep 10, 2019 · A distinctive new voice: Rex Ogle's story of starting middle school on the free lunch program is timely, heartbreaking, and true. Free Lunch is the story of Rex Ogle's first semester in sixth grade. Rex and his baby brother often went hungry, wore secondhand clothes, and were short of school supplies, and Rex was on his school's free lunch …Jul 11, 2023 · REX OGLE was born and raised (mostly) in Texas. He is the author of memoirs Free Lunch (which received the ALA/YALSA Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction), Punching Bag, and the upcoming graphic novel Four Eyes. He also wrote the fantasy middle-grade Supernatural Society trilogy and has written dozens of comics for Marvel ...Rex Ogle (born 1979 or 1980) is an American author and editor who has published more than 100 books, including those written under various pseudonyms, such as Trey King, Honest Lee, and Rey Terciero. In addition to writing and editing for DC Comics and Marvel Comics , [2] Ogle has written a number of graphic novels and memoirs, including Free Lunch .The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here ... I respect your privacy, and will never share your info. I also won’t bombard you with emails. Expect maybe 4 a year, at most. Promise. A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence.Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience …Sep 10, 2019 · Rex Ogle Rex Ogle began his editorial career at DC Comics, working on flagship titles like Justice League, Teen Titans and Superman/Batman. From there, he moved to Scholastic where he …Sep 6, 2022 · Abuela, Don't Forget Me. Hardcover – September 6, 2022. A Finalist for the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award. Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela ... 4.58. 26 ratings15 reviews. This final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle’s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his conservative father discovered he was gay. When Rex was outed the summer after he graduated high school, his father gave him a choice: he could stay at home, find a girlfriend, and ... New sixth grader Rex is ready to take on his first day of middle school with his best friend, Drew, by his side. But when he can’t seem to open his locker, loses Drew to the popular crowd, and attracts negative attention for being short and on the free lunch program, middle school suddenly doesn’t seem so great.Sep 14, 2022 · In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates t...Rex Ogle. 4.58. 26 ratings15 reviews. This final, essential chapter in Rex Ogle’s memoir trilogy recounts being forced from his home and living on the streets after his conservative father …Open Preview. Free Lunch Quotes Showing 1-7 of 7. “I don't know why, but I don't trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it costs me a lot.”. ― Rex Ogle, Free Lunch. tags: poverty. 11 likes. Like.Oct 22, 2020 · Rating: 5 out of 5. Summary (from the inside flap of the book): Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program.Feb 1, 2022 · Rex Ogle delivers a fun story that will appeal to kids of all ages in “The Supernatural Society,” a story that deals with braveness, loyalty, and spooks and goblins. When Will Hunter begrudgingly moves to a new town, he discovers something unusual — he can see all the supernatural beings that also live within the town. Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Sep 14, 2022 · In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates t... Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Punching Bag is the powerful sequel to Rex Ogle’s memoir, Free Lunch, which came out in 2019. Free Lunch has been a favorite among my students ever since. Punching Bag continues Ogle’s story into his high school years. Punching Bag is a tough story. Ogle recounts his teen years, which are …"Rise of the Undead" by Rex Ogle is an enthralling middle grade fantasy novel that skillfully weaves together elements of friendship, adventure, and supernatural mystery. The book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Will Hunter, a relatable protagonist, as he faces bullies, financial struggles, …Sep 10, 2019 · Free Lunch. Rex Ogle. National Geographic Books, Sep 10, 2019 - Juvenile Nonfiction - 192 pages. Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain ... Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, which won the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award; Abuela, Don’t Forget Me, a finalist for the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award; and Punching Bag, a NYPL Best Book of the Year. Rex lives in Los Angeles. Free Lunch- Rex Ogle quiz for 5th grade students. Find other quizzes for Other and more on Quizizz for free! Skip to Content. Enter code. Log in. Sign up. Enter code. Log in. Sign up. Suggestions for you. See more. 30 Qs . German Past Tense 2.2K plays 10th - University 10 Qs . Capitalization and Spelling 6.3K plays 9th 12 Qs ...Meet the Author: Rex Ogle. Norton Library Marketing. 202 subscribers. Subscribed. 11. Share. Save. 1K views 2 years ago. Author Rex Ogle answers a few …Road Home is a devastating and incandescent reflection on Rex’s hunger—for food, for love, and for a place to call home—completing the trilogy of memoirs that began with the award-winning Free Lunch. About the Author: Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, which won the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award; Abuela, Don't …Pizza Face: A Graphic Novel. Rex Ogle. Scholastic Inc., Jul 2, 2024 - Juvenile Fiction - 224 pages. From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book …May 2, 2023 · Rex Ogle, Dave Valeza (Illustrator) 4.13. 1,689 ratings206 reviews. A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses. Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the bullies won't let him forget it. Rex Ogle is on Facebook. Join Facebook to connect with Rex Ogle and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his stepdad’s anger. Hovering over Rex’s story is the talismanic presence of his unborn baby sister.Audible Audio. Published December 5, 2023. Book details & editions Rex Ogle was born and raised (mostly) in Texas. He moved to New York City after college to pursue an editorial career, interning at Marvel Comics before working at DC Comics, and later at Scholastic and Little Brown Young Readers. Books. Four Eyes, Book 1. Rex Ogle. Scholastic, 2023 - Comics & Graphic Novels - 224 pages. A humorous and heartwarming middle-grade graphic memoir about fitting in, facing bullies, and finding the right pair of glasses. Sixth grade isn't as great as Rex thought it would be. He's the only kid who hasn't had a growth spurt, and the …About Rex Ogle: Rex Ogle was born and raised mostly in Texas. He says, “I was one of the poorest kids at a school for the children of the wealthy. I was on the subsidized lunch program, and mocked endlessly. This is my middle school experience, but I …Jul 11, 2023 · "Rise of the Undead" by Rex Ogle is an enthralling middle grade fantasy novel that skillfully weaves together elements of friendship, adventure, and supernatural mystery. The book takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the life of Will Hunter, a relatable protagonist, as he faces bullies, financial struggles, and supernatural forces ... REX OGLE is an award-winning author and the writer of nearly a hundred children’s books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—most notably Free Lunch, which won the ALA/YALSA award for Excellence in Non-Fiction.Feb 24, 2020 · Rex Ogle won the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award for his moving debut, Free Lunch, published by Norton Young Readers. In it, he tells the story of his first semester in sixth grade, living in chronic poverty with his younger brother, mother, and her boyfriend. View the profiles of people named Rex Ogle. Join Facebook to connect with Rex Ogle and others you may know. Facebook gives people the power to share and...Sep 6, 2022 · Abuela, Don't Forget Me. Hardcover – September 6, 2022. A Finalist for the 2023 YALSA Excellence in Young Adult Nonfiction Award. Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela ... Rey Terciero is a penname of Rex Ogle. REX OGLE is an award-winning author and the writer of nearly a hundred children’s books, comics, graphic novels, and memoirs—most notably Free Lunch, which won the ALA/YALSA award for Excellence in Non-Fiction. Born and raised (mostly) in Texas, he moved to New York City after college to intern at ...The lunch lady is hard of hearing, so Rex has to shout. Free Lunch is the story of Rex’s efforts to navigate his first semester of sixth grade—who to sit with, not being able to join the football team, Halloween in a handmade costume, classmates and a teacher who take one look at him and decide he’s trouble—all while wearing …Mar 19, 2024 · Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming poems that honor his grandmother’s legacy. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support. In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a woman he ... Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience of hunger in Free Lunch, here describes his struggle to survive; reflects on his complex, often paradoxical relationship with his passionate, fierce mother; and charts the trajectory of his …Feb 1, 2022 · Rex Ogle delivers a fun story that will appeal to kids of all ages in “The Supernatural Society,” a story that deals with braveness, loyalty, and spooks and goblins. When Will Hunter begrudgingly moves to a new town, he discovers something unusual — he can see all the supernatural beings that also live within the town. Rex Ogle. Norton Young Readers, $18.95 (208p) ISBN 978-1-3240-1995-4. Ogle pays clear-eyed tribute to his maternal abuela while covering heavy topics such as child abuse, financial precarity, and ...Rex Ogle delivers a fun story that will appeal to kids of all ages in “The Supernatural Society,” a story that deals with braveness, loyalty, and spooks and goblins. When Will Hunter begrudgingly moves to a new town, he discovers something unusual — he can see all the supernatural beings that also live within the town.4,688 Followers, 1,577 Following, 481 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Rex Ogle (@thirdrex) 4,588 Followers, 1,537 Following, 470 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Rex Ogle (@thirdrex) Something went wrong. There's an issue and the page could not be loaded. Reload page ... Rex Ogle. Norton Young Readers, $16.95 (208p) ISBN 978-1-324-00360-1 With candor and vivid detail, Ogle’s debut, a memoir, captures the experience of chronic poverty in the United States. From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book in this humorous and heartfelt middle-school memoir trilogy. It's time to face facts! On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems.REX OGLE was born and raised (mostly) in Texas. He is the author of memoirs Free Lunch (which received the ALA/YALSA Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction), Punching Bag, and the upcoming graphic novel Four Eyes. He also wrote the fantasy middle-grade Supernatural Society trilogy and has written dozens of comics for Marvel and DC, as well as his …Sep 6, 2022 · REX OGLE was born and raised (mostly) in Texas. He is the author of memoirs Free Lunch (which received the ALA/YALSA Award for Excellence in Non-Fiction), Punching Bag, and the upcoming graphic novel Four Eyes. May 2, 2023 · Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Under the pen name Rey Terciero, he authored Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as well as Swan Lake: Quest for the ... Rex Ogle. Writings; About the Author . Memoir . wanna keep up with me? Sign up with your email for AWESOME stuff like sneak peeks, release dates, exclusive content, free bookmarks, and signed/personalized book giveaways! That said, I have no idea how newsletters work, so I have to figure that out. Rex Ogle is the author of Free Lunch, recipient of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction for Young Adults. His original graphic novel series, Four Eyes, is based on the highs and lows of his middle-school years growing up in Texas. Under the pen name Rey Terciero, he authored Meg, Jo, Beth, and Amy as well as Swan Lake: Quest for the ... Audible Audio. Published December 5, 2023. Book details & editionsRex Ogle. Writings; About the Author . Books in Verse . wanna keep up with me? Sign up with your email for AWESOME stuff like sneak peeks, release dates, exclusive content, free bookmarks, and signed/personalized book giveaways! That said, I have no idea how newsletters work, so I have to figure that out.Free Lunch. Hardcover – 1 October 2019. by Rex Ogle (Author) 865. See all formats and editions. Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex's mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he's on the free meal program.Rex Ogle has had lots of jobs. Some involved waiting tables, moving boxes, or cleaning toilets. Other jobs involved creating stories for Star Wars, LEGO, Power Rangers, Minions, DC Comics, and Marvel Comics. Now Rex is a full-time writer and the author behind Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction.Meet the Author: Rex Ogle. Norton Library Marketing. 202 subscribers. Subscribed. 11. Share. Save. 1K views 2 years ago. Author Rex Ogle answers a few …rex ogle . writer. teen titans #83. teen titans #86. dc horror presents: the conjuring: the lover. justice society of america 80-page giant #1. dc pride 2023 #1. teen titans #87. dc pride 2023 #1. cartoon network action pack #55. cartoon network action pack #63. flashpoint: the world of flashpoint #3.It’s a fine balance carried by the author’s outstanding, gracious writing and a clear eye for the penetrating truth. A mighty portrait of poverty amid cruelty and optimism. (author’s note, author Q&A, discussion guide, writing …Rex Ogle’s companion to Free Lunch and Punching Bag weaves humor, heartbreak, and hope into life-affirming free verse that honors his grandmother’s legacy.. In his award-winning memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support.In this companion-in-verse, Rex captures and celebrates the powerful presence a …14 quotes from Rex Ogle: 'I don't know why, but I don't trust the word free anymore. Lunch here is supposed to be free, but it feels like it costs me a lot.', 'No child should feel alone. Or ashamed. Or worthless. They need to know that their circumstances are not their fault.', and 'These are my words! They matter! Hit me all you want.Feb 24, 2020 · Rex Ogle won the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award for his moving debut, Free Lunch, published by Norton Young Readers. In it, he tells the story of his first semester in sixth grade, living in chronic poverty with his younger brother, mother, and her boyfriend. Feb 17, 2022 · Author Rex Ogle answers a few questions! His middle grade memoir, Free Lunch, won the YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award. His YA memoir, Punching Bag, won...
Sep 27, 2022 · Curse of the Werewolves (The Supernatural Society, 2) Hardcover – September 27, 2022. by Rex Ogle (Author) 4.6 5 ratings. Book 2 of 3: The Supernatural Society. See all formats and editions. “Monsters have never been so much fun.” —Stuart Gibbs, New York Times bestselling author of the Spy School series on The Supernatural …. Design collective
Rex lingers at the end of last period every day until the buses have left, so no one will see where he lives. Unsparing and realistic, Free Lunch is a story of hardship threaded with hope and moments of grace. Rex’s voice is compelling and authentic, and Free Lunch is a true, timely, and essential work that illuminates the lived …From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book in this humorous and heartfelt middle-school memoir trilogy. It's time to face facts! On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his …Oct 5, 2021 · A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021. The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly …Rex Ogle. 4.52. 1,193 ratings233 reviews. In his memoir Free Lunch, Rex Ogle’s abuela features as a source of love and support.A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021 The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence.Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his experience … Member - Board of Directors for Museum of Appalachia. Member - Advisory Board for Boys and Girls Club. Former Member - Advisory Board for Carson Newman College. Guest Speaker at various churches, civic clubs and professional organizations. Instructor for numerous legal and law enforcement organizations. Member-Leadership Sevier. Rex. Henry. Ogle. Meet the Author: Rex Ogle. Norton Library Marketing. 202 subscribers. Subscribed. 11. Share. Save. 1K views 2 years ago. Author Rex Ogle answers a few …Rex Ogle. Norton Young Readers, $18.95 (208p) ISBN 978-1-3240-1995-4. Ogle pays clear-eyed tribute to his maternal abuela while covering heavy topics such as child abuse, financial precarity, and ... Winner of the 2020 YALSA Excellence in Nonfiction Award., Free Lunch, Rex Ogle, 9781324003601 From Rex Ogle and Dave Valeza, the creators of Four Eyes, comes the second book in this humorous and heartfelt middle-school memoir trilogy.Just can't face it!On the first day of seventh grade, Rex encounters a bump in the road -- a big angry pimple right in the center of his forehead. And this is only the beginning of his problems.Jun 29, 2018 · The Day My Dad Kicked Me Out For Being Gay Changed My Life Forever. There were nights I thought, “This is it. I won’t make it. I won’t wake up tomorrow.”. Rex Ogle in 1998. We were on the back porch, smoke rolling up from the nearby barbeque grill, the smell of chicken roasting in the air.Oct 5, 2021 · A New York Public Library Best Book of 2021. The companion to Rex Ogle’s award-winning Free Lunch is a searing account of adolescence in a household torn by domestic violence. Punching Bag is the compelling true story of a high school career defined by poverty and punctuated by outbreaks of domestic abuse. Rex Ogle, who brilliantly mapped his ... Oct 22, 2020 · Rating: 5 out of 5. Summary (from the inside flap of the book): Instead of giving him lunch money, Rex’s mom has signed him up for free meals. As a poor kid in a wealthy school district, better-off kids crowd impatiently behind him as he tries to explain to the cashier that he’s on the free meal program.Rex Ogle has had lots of jobs. Some involved waiting tables, moving boxes, or cleaning toilets. Other jobs involved creating stories for Star Wars, LEGO, Power Rangers, Minions, DC Comics, and Marvel Comics. Now Rex is a full-time writer and the author behind Free Lunch, winner of the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction..