Author & Illustrator Profile
R. J. Palacio
1 Books
R. J. Palacio is the acclaimed author renowned for her heartwarming and impactful stories, primarily for middle-grade readers. She is best known for her #1 New York Times bestseller, "Wonder," which explores themes of kindness, empathy, and acceptance through the experiences of Auggie Pullman. Her body of work, including "Auggie & Me" and "We're All Wonders," consistently encourages readers to embrace individuality and choose compassion.
Books in "Wonder"
Meet Auggie Pullman. He is an ordinary boy who does regular things. He rides his bike, plays with his dog Daisy, and has big dreams. But Auggie has an extraordinary face. Sometimes, other children do not see the ordinary boy underneath. They only see someone who looks different, and that can feel very lonely.
When people stare or say hurtful things, Auggie puts on his astronaut helmet. He blasts off into outer space with Daisy. Up in the stars, he looks down at the Earth and sees how massive it is. He realizes the world is huge enough for all kinds of people.
You will discover how wonderful it is to belong exactly as you are. Join Auggie to see that kindness matters most. You can choose to be kind and see the wonder in everyone.
6-8 Years
9-12 Years
34 Pages
