R. J. Palacio – American novelist of the 21st century, author of the bestselling «Wonder» and its companion works, which sparked the global «Choose Kind» movement. Her stories of empathy and acceptance have become landmarks in modern children’s literature.
✨ Born Raquel Jaramillo in 1963 in New York City to Colombian parents. 🎨 Worked as a graphic designer and children’s book illustrator before turning to fiction. 📚 «Wonder» (2012) was inspired by a chance encounter with a young girl with a facial condition. 🌍 The book has been translated into over 40 languages and became a worldwide hit. 🎬 Adapted into a 2017 film starring Jacob Tremblay and Julia Roberts. 💡 Palacio crafted a character who teaches empathy without preaching. 📖 Expanded the universe with «Auggie & Me» and «White Bird». 🌟 «White Bird» (2019) uses the Holocaust setting to explore kindness. 👩🏫 Her prose is simple yet emotionally powerful, resonating across age groups. 💖 #ChooseKind grew into a global educational initiative. 😄 Once joked that children now recognize her face faster than some of her illustrated covers.