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 16 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 fifty languages. Palacio’s other bestselling books include Pony, 365 Days of Wonder, Auggie & Me, the picture book We’re All Wonders, and the graphic novel White Bird. Palacio lives in Brooklyn with her husband and their dogs, Teddy and Vivian.
Pony
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
Wonder

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

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

Books

Pony
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
Wonder

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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