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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
White Bird: A Novel
Wonder: Illustrated Edition
Pony
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
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

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
White Bird: A Novel
Wonder: Illustrated Edition
Pony
White Bird: A Wonder Story (A Graphic Novel)
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

Media

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

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

Celebrating International Children’s Book Day: A Spotlight on Picture Books

On April 2nd, we celebrate International Children’s Book Day. While the day honors all forms of children’s literature, picture books hold a special place in this celebration since it often serves as a child’s first connection to reading. Blending art and text, they create engaging accessible experiences that build foundational literacy skills while capturing imagination.

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Watch the Official Trailer for the Movie Adaptation of White Bird!

If you are a lover of stories of courage, survival, and the kindness of others, you are sure to love the story White Bird. Based on the graphic novel of the same name, White Bird is a movie that centers around two characters from the Wonder series Julian and his Grandmère Sara. Here, Palacio makes

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See Our Books Adapted for the Big Screen This Autumn: Watch Their Previews

Several motion pictures based on Penguin Random House books are debuting on theater screens across the world this fall, beginning this weekend and continuing into the pre-holiday season.  Our hope is that the old adage – “see the movie, read the book” – will continue to prevail among filmgoers. Please see local listings for international

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