The Reader’s Heart | Guest: Rex Ogle

In this episode, Jennifer chats with Rex Ogle to talk about his journey from working behind the scenes in publishing to becoming one of the most beloved authors writing for young readers. Their conversation explores the importance of normalizing discussions around mental health, and why it's crucial to have more books that help boys navigate what it truly means to “be a man” in a world that too often rewards toxic masculinity.

Show notes, episode transcripts and other goodies can be found here. 

Chapters

• Introduction and Friendship Goals
• Reading Preferences and Habits
• Writing Process and Organization
• Community and Support in Kidlit
• Exploring Difficult Topics in Writing
• Understanding Complexity in Human Behavior
• Lessons from Family and Personal Growth
• The Journey of Writing and Rejection
• Connecting with Readers and Their Experiences
• The Impact of Sharing Personal Stories
• Navigating Mental Health and Personal Healing
• The Importance of Representation in Literature
• Creating Stories for Boys and Challenging Norms