Description:

Four Eyes by Rex Ogle is a memoir about a young boy’s experience navigating middle school, self-confidence, and the challenges of feeling different. When Rex needs glasses, he worries about how others will see him and struggles with embarrassment, teasing, and fitting in. Through honest storytelling and expressive illustrations, the book explores identity, friendship, family, and the journey toward accepting yourself.

Discussion Questions:

• The title of the book is “Four Eyes”. What does that mean? Is that a kind term? 
• How does Rex feel about getting glasses? Why? How can you tell? 
• What else do you think that Rex’s fear and discomfort around wearing glasses to school could be representative of? 
• Have you ever experienced a change in your life like Rex in the book? What was it and how did you react? 

(Questions from University of Colorado-Boulder)