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About R. J. Palacio

R. J. Palacio was born and raised in New York City. She attended the High School of Art and Design and the Parsons School of Design, where she majored in illustration. She was a graphic designer and an art director for many years before writing her critically acclaimed debut novel, Wonder, which has been on the New York Times bestseller list since March 2012, sold over 16 million copies worldwide and been adapted into a movie.

In addition to Wonder, R. J. has written Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories, 365 Days of Wonder, We're All Wonders and White Bird: A Wonder Story, which is soon to be a major motion picture. She lives in Brooklyn, New York with her husband, two sons and two dogs (Bear and Beau).

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Recent updates about R. J. Palacio

World Book and Copyright Day

Who wrote your book? Read this brilliant book about copying and why you shouldn't! Wonder, by R. J. Palacio, published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

6 days ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read Wonder by R. J. Palacio from Penguin Random House Children's UK

15 days ago

International Moment of Laughter Day

It's #InternationalMomentofLaughterDay so read Wonder by R. J. Palacio from Corgi Childrens

15 days ago

World Storytelling Day

You should read Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R. J. Palacio. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Discover Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories by R. J. Palacio. Published by Corgi Childrens.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Amazing!!! Pluto: A Wonder Story by R. J. Palacio. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Wonder by R. J. Palacio. Published by Penguin Random House Children's UK.

1 month ago

World Storytelling Day

Why not try Pony by R. J. Palacio. Published by Puffin.

1 month ago

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