R. J. Palacio, author portrait
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R. J. Palacio

R. J. Palacio is the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Wonder, which has sold over 15 million copies worldwide. The book's message inspired the Choose Kind movement and has been embraced by readers around the world, with the book published in over 50 languages. Wonder was made into a blockbuster movie starring Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson, and Jacob Tremblay. Palacio’s other bestselling books include Pony, 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne’s Book of PreceptsAuggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, the picture book We’re All Wonders, and the graphic novel White Bird, which is currently being filmed as a major motion picture starring Gillian Anderson and Helen Mirren. Palacio lives in Brooklyn with her husband, two sons, and two dogs.
White Bird: A Novel
We're All Wonders
Wonder

Mon Mar 31 | 09:45 AM
South Elementary School
8 Farm Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840
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What I'm Reading: R.J. Palacio (author of WONDER)

R.J. Palacio recalls her ambitious first publication (in 3rd grade) | authorcuts

Books

White Bird: A Novel
We're All Wonders
Wonder

Events

Mon Mar 31 | 09:45 AM
South Elementary School
8 Farm Rd
New Canaan, CT 06840
Google Map

Media

What I'm Reading: R.J. Palacio (author of WONDER)

R.J. Palacio recalls her ambitious first publication (in 3rd grade) | authorcuts

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WE’RE ALL WONDERS

Since its publication five years ago, R. J. Palacio’s Wonder has spread kindness in classrooms and communities across the country and inspired the Choose Kind anti-bullying initiative. Now educators can introduce the importance of choosing kind to younger readers with the publication of We’re All Wonders, a gorgeous picture book featuring Auggie and Daisy on

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