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Edition 59 (2014) Winner
R. J. Palacio
ラケル・ジェイ・パラシオ
Raquel J. Palacio
Aliases:
Raquel Jaramillo
Pen Names:
R. J. Palacio（Pen name used for novels）
Profile
- Gender
- Female
- Born
- 1963-07-13 （New York City）
- Nationality
- American
- Languages
- English
- Residence History
- New York → Paris → North Carolina
Career
- Occupations
- Author, Graphic designer
- Active Years
- 1998-
Education
| Institution | Faculty | Department | Degree | Period | Country |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High School of Art & Design | Design | Art & Design | — | — | United States |
| Parsons School of Design | School of Design | Design | — | — | United States |
| American University of Paris | — | — | — | 1年間 | France |
High School of Art & Design
Design
/ Art & Design
Country:
United States
Manhattan's high school
Parsons School of Design
School of Design
/ Design
Country:
United States
Majored in designing
American University of Paris
Period:
1年間
Country:
France
Spent a year, traveled Europe, then returned to New York
Awards
| Year | Award | Work | Category | Organization | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Christopher Award | Wonder | — | The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2014 | German Children's Book Award (Youth Jury) | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Maine Student Book Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Mark Twain Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Nene Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Young Hoosier Book Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2015 | Junior Young Reader's Choice Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Bluestem Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
| 2014 | Caudill Award | Wonder | — | — | 受賞 |
Christopher Award
2013
Work:
Wonder
Organization:
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation
Result:
受賞
Dorothy Canfield Fisher Children's Book Award
2014
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
German Children's Book Award (Youth Jury)
2014
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Maine Student Book Award
2014
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Mark Twain Award
2015
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Nene Award
2015
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Young Hoosier Book Award
2015
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Junior Young Reader's Choice Award
2015
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Bluestem Award
2014
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Caudill Award
2014
Work:
Wonder
Result:
受賞
Awards & Nominations
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Edition 58 (2014) Winner
Works
Major Works
Wonder
2012 Children's literatureA story about Auggie, a boy with facial differences, navigating school life.
KindnessDiversityBullyingEmpathy
Adaptations
- [Film] Wonder / Stephen Chbosky (2017)
- [Picture book] We're All Wonders (2017)
Pony
2021 NovelHer first novel outside the Wonder universe.
ConnectionsAdventure
White Bird
2019 Graphic novelStory of a Jewish girl hidden from Nazis in WWII France.
WarHolocaustCourage
Adaptations
- [Film] White Bird (2024)
Bibliography
- Ride, Baby, Ride (1998)
- Dream, Baby, Dream! (1998)
- Last Summer: A Little Book for Dads (2004)
- Wonder (2012)
- The Extraordinary (2012)
- Auggie & Me: Three Wonder Stories (2014)
- 365 Days of Wonder: Mr. Browne's Book of Precepts (2014)
- We're All Wonders (2017)
- White Bird (2019)
- Pony (2021)
Style & Themes
- Literary Style
- Heartwarming narrativeMultiple perspectives
- Recurring Motifs
- KindnessAcceptance of differences
Legacy
Author of the bestselling 'Wonder', known for promoting kindness and empathy in children's literature.
In Popular Culture
- 'Wonder' adapted into a film starring Julia Roberts.
Trivia
- Daughter of Colombian immigrants.
- Uses pen name R. J. Palacio.
- Designed book covers for Paul Auster and Thomas Pynchon.