Content Warning: This section of the guide includes discussion of bullying.

Rex Ogle is the award-winning author of more than 100 books, including memoirs, graphic novels, and comics. He grew up in Texas but now lives in Los Angeles, where he spends most of his time writing. His memoir, Free Lunch, received a Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) award, as did his book Abuela, Don’t Forget Me. He has written and edited for both Marvel and DC Comics, maintaining his passion for comic books into adulthood (and thus standing up to bullying for good).

Rex has authored both series and standalone titles, and his books are highly praised by both young readers and adult readers alike. He has experienced hardship for much of his life. After growing up in a low-income family in which domestic violence was common, Rex was kicked out of his home at age 18 for coming out as gay. He then spent some time without a home before eventually moving to New York City to work for Marvel. Rex shares his experiences of hardship in accessible memoir formats that young readers can enjoy.