Mock Printz 2026 discussion

Two best friends. Two different paths. One Ride. When We Ride follows the story of two best friends who are diverging onto two different paths while pushing the boundaries of a ride-or- die friendship. Rex Ogle broke into Printz ranks in 2025. Can When We Ride continue his streak?

oooh I love me a novel in verse.

This was an excellent book.

I think this is Ogle's strongest YA title yet--the verse format works so well to tell this story, and I think the way the main character's voice changes and matures through this book is very well-executed.