Wonder Resources

Websites

Just Can't Get Enough?

R.J. Palacio's website rocks. The story of her inspiration, trivia, FAQs, links, and more.

She's Got a Tumblr Too

Palacio's tumblr page is filled with questions from fans. So if there's something you're curious about, this is the place to ask her.

Children's Craniofacial Association

In the book, Auggie says he has mandibulofacial dysotosis, but the author has described his condition more specifically as Treacher-Collins Syndrome.

"Dedicated to Ending Social Isolation"

If you liked Wonder, check out this reading list of books you'll probably also enjoy.

Imagine This: A World Without Bullies

Beautiful video about the Children's Craniofacial Association's annual family retreat.

Choose Kind

Want to sign the Choose Kind pledge?

Choose Kind on Tumblr

Resources, badges, stickers, E-cards and more.

Pinned

Lovely Pinterest page devoted to all things Wonder-ful.

Articles and Interviews

Interview in Slate Magazine

Emily Bazelon, author of Sticks and Stones: Defeating the Culture of Bullying, chats with Raquel Jaramillo (a.k.a. R.J. Palacio) about Wonder.

New York Times Sunday Book Review

For fun (and one hundred imaginary smarty-pants bonus points), find the glaring error in this article.

"See Grown-Ups Read"

The Wall Street Journal examines the phenomenon of how adults really dig children's and young adult lit. "The growing appeal of children's literature reflects a broader cultural shift as the taste gap between generations collapses."

Video

The Book Trailer

Shmoop loves book trailers. And this one even includes the astronaut's helmet.

"How I Came to Life"

Author R. J. Palacio reads a chapter from Wonder.

Today, Santa Monica. Tomorrow, Broadway?

Introducing the cast readers of CCA Voices of Wonder, with bonus super cute ending.

Audio

R.J. Palacio on Morning Edition

"Wonder" What It's Like to Have Kids Stare at You? (NPR's pun, not ours.)

Images

He's Got it Covered

Which cover do you like?

Portrait of the Artist

Author R.J. Palacio.

Meet and Greet

The author meets a fan.