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My Take
R. J. Palacio earned my admiration the way few authors do, by writing a children's book that humbles adults. Wonder is deceptively simple, yet its plea for kindness lands with unexpected force. I love that she came to fiction from graphic design, because that visual sensibility surely sharpened her instinct for how appearances shape, and mislead, us. Her Josette Frank and E. B. White awards confirm what readers already knew. Palacio reminds me that empathy is a craft, not a sentiment, and she practices it with rare discipline and heart.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- R. J. Palacio
- Name (Japanese)
- R・J・パラシオ
- Reading
- R・J・ぱらしお
- Born
- July 13, 1963 (age 62)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Rabbit
- Origin
- Queens, New York, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- writer / children's writer / graphic artist / publisher
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2013 Josette Frank Award
- Christopher Award
- E. B. White Read Aloud Award
- 2013 E. B. White Read Aloud Award for Middle Readers
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Wonder | — | |
| Notable work | Wonder | — |
6. Links
- Official sitehttp://rjpalacio.com
- Xhttps://x.com/RJPalacio
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/R.%20J.%20Palacio
Frequently asked questions
When was R. J. Palacio born?
Born July 13, 1963 (age 62).
Where is R. J. Palacio from?
R. J. Palacio is from Queens, New York, United States.
What does R. J. Palacio do?
R. J. Palacio works as writer, children's writer, graphic artist, publisher.
What is R. J. Palacio known for?
Notable works include Wonder, Wonder.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.