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.
The Haunted Playground
Pony
White Bird: A Novel
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
Wonder: Illustrated Edition
The Wonder eOmni Collection: Wonder, Auggie & Me, 365 Days of Wonder
We're All Wonders
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
Wonder, Auggie & Me, 365 Days of Wonder boxed set
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
The Wonder Journal
Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Boxed Set
Wonder

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

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

Books

The Haunted Playground
Pony
White Bird: A Novel
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
Wonder: Illustrated Edition
The Wonder eOmni Collection: Wonder, Auggie & Me, 365 Days of Wonder
We're All Wonders
365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Precepts
Wonder, Auggie & Me, 365 Days of Wonder boxed set
Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories
The Wonder Journal
Wonder/365 Days of Wonder Boxed Set
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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