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Four Eyes (Four Eyes series)
Rex Ogle
Illustrator: Dave Valeza, colors by Ash Szymanik
Ages: 9+
Published: 2023
Publisher: Graphix/Scholastic
ISBN: 978-1-338-57497-5
Keywords: Bullying, Stepfamilies, Low Income Families, Eyeglasses, Mexican Americans
Being bullied at middle school gets even worse for Rex when he has to wear glasses, especially since his family can only afford the cheapest pair. Colorful textured cells.