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What Were The Most Popular Books In Andover In 2018?
By Dave Copeland
Patch, Jan 7, 2019
... These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
YALLFest 2018 in Photos
By Emma Kantor
Publisher's Weekly, Nov 20, 2018
The eighth annual YALLFest took place on November 9–10 in Charleston, S.C. One of the largest teen book festivals in the world, the celebration brought together 70 authors and 12,500 fans.
He Was Bullied For The Way He Looked, But Now He Is An Inspiration To All
By Krista Miranda
LifeBuzz, November 1, 2018
As strange as it may seem, people that have Treacher Collins syndrome have a difficult time creating relationships, which you can see in the movie "Wonder."
21 of the Best Chapter Books for Kids
By Elisabeth Delp
Book Bub, Oct 17, 2018
In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope.
Marketing Middle Grade Books
Publisher's Weekly, Apr 16, 2018
We asked editors and marketing and publicity teams to share their insights on middle grade marketing trends and to spotlight some recent successful efforts in this area.
The 40 Children's Books That Belong in Every Family Library
By Sarah Horne and Gina Carey
Good Housekeeping, Apr 3, 2018
For all those facing bullying, or afraid of differences, this book by R.J. Palacio is a game-changer.
Read the Books Behind the Oscars
By Concepción De León
The New York Times, March 2, 2018
It is not unusual for books to inspire movies, and this year, more than a dozen of the films nominated for the Oscars, which will air on March 4, have literary roots. Here are three books with film adaptations up for an Academy Award.
2017 Children's Bestsellers: Thriving Backlists, Popular Tie-Ins, and More
By Emma Kantor
Publisher's Weekly, Feb 27, 2018
Last year’s overall top-selling book was R.J. Palacio’s 2012 novel Wonder, with more than one million hardcover copies sold; the book was adapted into a major motion picture in 2017.
Children's Book 'Wonder' Becomes a Film
NPR, Feb 14, 2018
RJ Palacio, graphic designer by day and a writer by night, discusses the film Wonder starring Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts. This film is based on her bestselling novel of the same name, which tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences caused by Treacher Collins syndrome who enters fifth grade and confronts the challenges of attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Wonder is out on Blu-ray and DVD on February 13th. This segment is guest hosted by Kai Wright.
My Top Ten Books I Booktalk Every Year By Julie Demicco
By Julie Demicco
Nerdy Book Club, Feb 10 2018
I have individual goals for my students, as each of them have very different needs, but I also have overarching goals for all of them. I want to lure them into being readers. I want them to fall in love with characters, get lost in a book, laugh out loud while reading, perhaps shed a tear or two, be able to name favorite authors and genres, see themselves in a book as well as learn about people very different from them. I want them to WANT to read for pleasure.
Ultimate Wonder Products Guide to Help Spread Kindness
By Lisa Collins
Mom on the Side, February 06, 2018
This year, February 14th isn’t just Valentine’s Day. It’s also the 6th anniversary of author R. J. Palacio’s book Wonder! Plus, the film Wonder from Lionsgate will be available on Blu-ray and DVD beginning February 13th. A heartfelt family film is a great way to celebrate Valentine’s Day together.
These Are The Saddest Books You'll Ever Read
By Lauren Le Vine
Refinery 29, January 31, 2018
Kids can be so mean. At the same time, though, kids can be so kind. You'll cry because Wonder's message is to be kind above all else; you'll cry because your heart is melting.
Jacob Tremblay Reveals How He Would Prepare for a 'Really Serious Scene' Filming 'Wonder'
By John Boone
ET, January 30, 2018
Wonder may have received an Oscar nomination for its makeup and hairstyling, but the movie never would have worked without Jacob Tremblay's performance as Auggie, a young boy with facial differences. In this exclusive featurette, Tremblay, who was nine during filming, reveals the sweet way he prepared for the part by spending time with real kids with facial differences and putting together a special binder.
Random House Releases Wonder-Themed Products
By Alexandra Whyte
Kidscreen, January 25, 2018
Random House Children’s Books has released a raft of new products inspired by author R. J. Palacio’s bestselling book—and recent Julia Roberts-starting feature film—Wonder.
The branded items are part of the 2018 #ChooseKindness campaign to promote Palacio’s book, which has sold nine million copies to date.
Print Book Sales Rose 1.9% in 2017
By by John Biggs
TechCrunch, January 24, 2018
“Children’s books continued to thrive with a 3 percent boost in 2017, led by R.J. Palacio’s ‘Wonder’ and Jeff Kinney’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: The Getaway.'” the NPD wrote.
NPD BookScan Recaps the Year in Books 2017
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., January 22, 2018
Children’s books continued to thrive with a 3 percent boost in 2017, led by R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder” and Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: The Getaway”.
15 Books That Will Teach Your Kids About Empathy
By SARA AHMED
Popsugar, Jan 19, 2017
Teaching children to grow up to become empathetic adults is probably one of the more important responsibilities of being a parent. And it's even more vital now than ever before due to the unfiltered exposure kids have to things like hate speech, intolerance, and bigotry. Children are like sponges, and in order for them to learn how to become compassionate and understanding human beings, it's essential to nurture their sense of kindness.
10 books you absolutely have to read in 2018
Wonder is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
7 Reasons You Absolutely NEED to Take Your Kiddo to See Wonder
By Murphy Moroney
PopSugar, Jan 9, 2018
Wonder puts important themes — some that few adults can even wrap their heads around — completely into terms children can actually understand.
See Jacob Tremblay's prosthetic transformation into his 'Wonder' character
By Maureen Lee Lenker
Entertainment Weekly, Jan 9, 2018
The hair and makeup team behind Jacob Tremblay’s transformation in Wonder landed a BAFTA nomination Tuesday, and the 11-year-old star is congratulating the artists, praising them on Instagram for their “vision, talent & patience.”
Find Out How Wonder Made Director Stephen Chbosky a Better Person
By Gerrad Hall
Entertainment Weekly, Jan 08, 2018
For his second movie, Stephen Chbosky — who made his debut in 2012 directing the big-screen adaptation of his own novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower — turned to another novel: R.J. Palacio’s Wonder. And he wasn’t expecting it, but Chbosky says his experience affected him on a personal level.
“What surprised me in making Wonder — and I did not expect this — was becoming a better person by making it,” he tells EW.
'Wonder' Makeup Designer Tackles a Tricky Job and Makes a Boy's Mother Cry
By Ramin Zahe
Los Angeles Times, Jan 8, 2018
Dutch-born special-effects makeup designer Arjen Tuiten has worked with such famed creature designers as Stan Winston and Rick Baker, and delivered eye-popping visuals for “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006), “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), and “Maleficent” (2014). But the family film “Wonder” brings his work into the realm of reality. For it, Tuiten was tasked with creating special makeup for the young lead character Auggie Pullman (portrayed by Jacob Tremblay) who has Treacher Collins syndrome — a rare genetic condition that affects the development of facial bones.
Backlist Books Win in 2017
By John Maher
Publishers Weekly, Jan 8, 2018
In a nonelection year that saw politics leap even more to the forefront of public discourse than the year prior, 2017’s biggest books were, for the most part, nonpolitical. It was a year heavy on backlist bestsellers, with the #1 print bestseller slots at both NPD BookScan and Amazon, as well as in Amazon’s Kindle e-books rankings, going to backlist titles.
In print, R.J. Palacio’s 2012 middle-grade novel Wonder topped both BookScan’s and Amazon’s lists, buoyed by the film adaptation released last November.
My Son Is My Own 'Wonder' Boy
Contributor: Charlie Beswick
The Mighty, Jan 8, 2018
I have recently read, “Wonder” by R.J.Palacio for the second time and I still said “Wow” at the end. I’m not going to give you a book review, you have Amazon for that, but I will say that if you have never read it, regardless of the genre you usually enjoy, you probably won’t be disappointed. You see, at the core of the book is a message of kindness, and to be honest, even though the story might not be your “thing,” if kindness isn’t, then there really is some work to be done on you my friend. Everyone I know who has read the book raves about it. It seems to touch them in a beautiful way, but it touched me on a whole different level.
CHOOSE KIND /‘Wonder,’ the popular book and major motion picture, inspires a challenge for HMS students.
By Don Ratzlaff
Hillsboro Free Press, Jan 2, 2018
That’s the power of “Wonder,” a national phenomenon that is challenging the world to encourage others rather than tear them down.
Now, it’s being embraced at Hillsboro Middle High School as a student grass-roots movement with a simple challenge: “Choose Kind.”
Books nerd the most sold of 2017: here is the ranking Amazon
A protagonist, an unlucky but strong, a wonderful family, true friends help you Augustus during the school year that will end in a way triumphant for him. The story of a child who finds his role in the world
2017's Most Popular Songs, Books, Movies and More
CBS News, Dec 31, 2017
"Sunday Morning" reviews the most popular of pop culture of the past year
Gift of Literacy: Coweta I-High Freshmen Donate Books to Head Start
By Christy Wheelland
Wagoner Country American Tribune, Dec 20, 2017
Christmas came a little early for children at the Community Action Resource and Development (C.A.R.D.) Head Start center last week as they were gifted with age appropriate reading material by freshmen students at Coweta’s Intermediate High School.
These 18 books Make Last-Minute (and Thoughtful) Shopping a Breeze
By Locke Hughes
Today, Dec 18, 2017
In a world full of screens, a book remains one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. It shows you care about the recipient's unique interests, whether he or she is into "Game of Thrones"-style fantasies, captivating biographies of famous figures or a good old-fashioned romance.
Wonder How to Tell All 5 of This Year’s ‘Wonder’ Films Apart?
By Thom Geier
The Wrap, Dec 18, 2017
Palacio's YA hit about Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a boy who is ostracized at his middle school because of his physical appearance: a disfigured face owing to the rare Treacher Collins syndrome.
Interview With WONDER Director Stephen Chbosky & Author R.J. Palacio
By Samantha Zeibak
Backstage OL, November 16, 2017
BackstageOL’s Dave Morales travels to London to sit down with Wonder director Stephen Chbosky and author R.J. Palacio to talk about the inspiration for the film and it’s message to “Choose Kind.”
17 Delightful Children's Books Even Childless People Will Love
By Chelsey Pippin
Buzzfeed, Dec 17, 2017
Palacio brings her novel Wonder to a younger audience with this heartwarming picture book about the desire to belong and accepting difference.
How ‘Wonder’ Became a Box-Office Hit
By Ben Fritz
The Wall Street Journal, December 6, 2017
‘Wonder,’ about a 10-year-old with cranio-facial differences, is on track to be the year’s third-highest grossing original live-action movie
Jacob Tremblay Shares His No. 1 Tip For Kids Who Have Been Bullied
By Alessia Santoro
Popsugar December 3, 2017
Eleven-year-old Jacob Tremblay is a literal onscreen wonder in the film version of R.J. Palacio's New York Times bestseller, Wonder, but as it turns out, he's pretty spectacular off screen as well. In a recent interview with Jacob, the young actor told POPSUGAR how he got into his role as Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences who starts going to mainstream school in fifth grade after being homeschooled, why he's so excited to spread the film's message to "Choose Kind," and his best tip for dealing with bullies.
13 Addictive Books With A Cult Following On Amazon
By Lindsay E. Mack
Romper, December 4, 2017
Born with a distinct facial deformity, the character August Pullman wants to be treated like any other kid. But as he and his community learn, some people were born to stand out. This charming kid's book has inspired a 4.9 average review on Amazon, with over 11,000 people voicing their love for the story.
Common Sense Media 2017 Holiday Movie Guide for Kids
By Frannie Ucciferri
Common Sense Media, October 22, 2017
The wait is finally over for some of the most exciting and anticipated movies of the year: We're talking Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and more! Maybe your kids already have their lightsabers ready for Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. Or maybe they're dying to see the movie version of their favorite book, Wonder.
The 19 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners For 2017 Are Here & 15 Of The Winning Books Are Written By Women
Bustle, December 5, 2017
I look forward to the annual Goodreads Choice Awards every year. As an avid reader and member of the wider bookish community, it's fascinating to see what books across 19 different genres made the biggest impact on readers in a year. And when it comes to the Goodreads Choice Awards 2017 winners, it is gratifying to see just how many of those impactful books have been written by women—a whopping 15, in fact.
The 19 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners For 2017 Are…
Medium, December 5, 2017
Picture books -
We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
Winner 24,470 votes
Why ‘Wonder,’ the Movie, Can’t Best the Book It’s Based On
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, November 24, 2017
Like most people who love the best-selling book “Wonder,” I’ve been thrilled by the success of the movie version.
Real-Life Wonder Kids Talk About Their Lives and How They 'Shake Off' Bullying
By Jason Duaine Hahn
People, November 20, 2017 03:38 PM
The new movie, Wonder, starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, follows a young boy named August Pullman who was born with facial differences (author R.J. Palacio has said his condition is based on the genetic disorder Treacher Collins). The film is shining a spotlight on the hardships people endure when they have a condition that disfigures their appearance.
20 Books Everyone Should Read In Their 40s
By Talia Lakritz
Insider, November 20, 2017, 2:36 PM
These books are worth reading at any age — especially middle age.
-Great memoirs for middle age include "Eat Pray Love," "Wild," and "The Rainbow Comes and Goes.
-"Books like "In Our Prime," "Shameless," and "Life -Reimagined" show that there are plenty of adventures to be had in your 40s.
-Novels like "The Kite Runner," "The Time Traveler's Wife," and "Wonder" are meaningful at any age.
The Power of Wonder
Good Housekeeping, Dec 2017
How do you treat people who are different from you? That’s the question at the heart of the book Wonder, now a film starring Julia Roberts as the mother of a boy with a face that shocks everyone who sees him.
5 Reasons Why The Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson Starrer ‘Wonder’ Is A Must Watch!
By Shreemi Verma
Miss Malini, November 29, 2017
Wonder is one of this year’s best reviewed movies. Starring superstars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and the breakout star of 2015’s Oscar winning movie Room – Jacob Tremblay, Wonder is based on a novel of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Here are 5 reasons you should definitely check it out –
Film Review: Wonder (2017)
By Claire Robson
Film Blerg, Nov 29, 2017
Most importantly it boasts a lovely message about choosing kindness and looking past appearances. Overall it is a feel-good film with an obvious lesson and... Take your kids for a lesson in empathy, and maybe some tissues as well.
The Top 10 Books on Apple's iBooks-US
By Associated Press
Billings Gazette, Nov 28, 2017
iBook charts for week ending November 26, 2017 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher)
R.J. Palacio's 'Wonder' is an important lesson in the power of kindness
By MJ Franklin
Mashable, November 27, 2017
The first thing you'll notice about author R.J. Palacio is her incredible optimism.
Even while talking about school bullying, the author refuses to believe that children are inherently mean.
“I feel like kids really do want to do good, they want to be their best selves, and sometimes they don’t know how to do that. There’s never a kid who’s irredeemable,” she says.
Review: ‘Wonder’ reminds viewers about value of kindness
By Kristina Valdez
Baylor Lariat, November 27, 2017
I know the baby blue cover of R. J. Palacio’s novel “Wonder” by heart; the book has sat in my brother’s room since he bought it from a school book fair in 2012. When the movie was released on Nov. 17, it wasn’t long before we were sitting in the theater with a bowl of popcorn.
‘Wonder’ movie gives girls with rare condition hope
By Jeneé Osterheldt
Rep-am.com, November 27, 2017
Makayla Hainline has been waiting for a movie like “Wonder.”
It’s the tale of Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old boy who loves “Star Wars,” Halloween and science. He also has Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting the way the face develops.
Through 'Wonder' The Power to Imagine
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, November 27, 2017
There is more to the tale than meets the eye in the film version of R.J. Palacio’s novel.
County Middle Schools Make “Wonder” Film a Learning Opportunity
By Josh Mandell
Charlottesville Tomorrow, November 20, 2017 at 9:30 p.m
Albemarle County middle school students are flooding local movie theaters this week to see a new film about bullying, and how it can be prevented.
Greendale Students Are Learning to 'Choose Kind' Through the Book and New Movie 'Wonder'
By Tiffany Stoiber, Now News Group
jsonline.com, November 20, 2017
GREENDALE - When presented with the option, Greendale students are choosing "kind."
The mighty ‘Justice League’ stumbles as an overachieving ‘Wonder’ soars
By Ryan Painter
FOX Kansas, Nov 19, 2017
Based on R. J. Palacio’s novel, “Wonder” tells the story of a young boy with a facial deformity who attends public school for the first time. Most predictions had the film finishing the weekend in the area of $15 million.
'Wonder' is real life for these two families
By Jacqueline Howard
CNN, Nov 19, 2017
Although Auggie's face and everyday experiences are imaginary, the lives of the some 600,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition in the United States are very much real -- and 7-year-old Shane Vysocky and 13-year-old Emily Merrill are among them.
Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson make this a 'Wonder' to behold
By Colin Covert
Start Tribune Nov 18, 2017
Powerful portrayals of deep characters elevate this illness drama far beyond its genre's clichés.
Review: 'Wonder' is a reminder that goodness triumphs
By Andrea Mandell
USA TODAY Nov 17, 2017
Faith — at least faith in the power of goodness triumphing in the face of casual cruelty — is Wonder’s fiber. And for 113 minutes, it sure feels good to believe.
‘Justice League’ a Disappointing No. 1 as ‘Wonder’ Surprises
By Brooks Barnes
The New York Times, Nov 19, 2017
“Earnest emotions can be easily mocked, but they penetrate deep,” Erik Feig, co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in an email. “I think people feel besieged and uncertain about the world — wondering what is really in the hearts of their neighbors — and this movie shows that there is much goodness in most of us.”
Different in An Indifferent Worls
Time, Nov 17
Partway through Wonder, fifth-grader Auggie Pullman finds himself seated across from a new friend in the school cafeteria. “Have you ever thought about getting plastic surgery”, the friend asks.
The World of Wonder
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Entertainment Weekly, November 17, 2017
How Julia Roberts and director Stephen Chbosky turned an award-winning young-adult book into a gentle gem about the power of kindness and family. Take that, Hollywood.
A sense of ‘Wonder’: What it took to bring the best-selling book to the big screen
By Ed Symkus
The Boston Globe, Nov 10, 2017
The big breaks for filmmaker Stephen Chbosky and novelist R.J. Palacio came at roughly the same time. The year 2012 saw publication of Palacio’s first book, “Wonder,” and release of the film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” which Chbosky directed and wrote, based on his own novel.
Lionsgate Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates
By Etan Vlessing
The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 9, 2017
Wonder, Stephen Chbosky's adaptation of the R.J. Palacio novel, is led by Julia Roberts and Room breakout Jacob Tremblay.
Domtar Donates Books to Martha Rawls Smith Elementary Students
By WSAV Staff
WSAV, November 7, 2017, 1:02 pm
JESUP, Ga. (WSAV) – Fifth graders at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School received a special gift today.
All 80 students were given a copy of the novel “Wonder,” by R.J. Palacio as a part of Domtar Corporation’s Powerful Pages campaign with First Book.
The Author of "Wonder" (Soon to Be a Movie!) Answers Questions From a 5th Grade Class
By Lindsey Benoit
Good HouseKeeping, Nov 17, 2017
R.J. Palacio, the best-selling author of Wonder, breaks down the inspiration behind it — and how she really feels about collaborating with Hollywood.
WATCH: 'Wonder' - Official Trailer – #ChooseKind – starring Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson
November 7, 2017
Based on the New York Times bestseller, "Wonder" tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Julia Roberts Strives For “Nicer Approach” With ‘Wonder’ Reminders
By Greg Srisavasdi
Hollywood Outbreak , Nov 7, 2017
“I just thought it had an incredible scope of characters and their points of view and their compassion,” said Roberts. “I loved it.
R.J. Palacio, Jenifer Lewis and More
By Jill Adams
People TV, Nov 07, 2017
Wonder author R.J. Palacio, The Revolution of Marina M author Janet Fitch, and Blackish star Jenifer Lewis are some of the guests who stop by on this all-female edition of Shelf Life.
Libertyville youth speaks as part of Choose Kind
By Steve Hoffman
Journal Republican, Nov 07, 2017
“It changed my life because it gave me a hero to look up to,” said Dankelson of the book authored by R.J. Palacio. “The best thing about ‘Wonder’ being popular is it has brought positive attention to those with facial differences.
11 Quotes From 'Wonder' By R.J. Palacio To Remind You Why This Is Such A Beloved Childhood Story
By Kerri Jarema
Bustle, Nov 06, 2017
If you haven't yet read Wonder (and seriously, what have you been doing?!) check out the 11 beautiful quotes from the book below. You'll definitely want to pick it up, and check out the film, when you're done.
Julia Roberts Opens Up About Raising Teenagers
November 1, 2017
After sitting out the movie business for more than a year, Roberts—also a face of Lancôme—now has a new film, Wonder (based on the best-selling YA novel by R.J. Palacio), in which she plays Isabel, the mother of a little boy (Room’s Jacob Tremblay) with a severe facial deformity
Teaching Civility in a Not-So-Civil World
By Jennifer Kantor
New Jersey Family, November 1, 2017
How to nurture respect and compassion during divisive political times.
Centennial students see prerelease screening of 'Wonder'
Times Online, October 31, 2017
Heidi Scalf's fourth-grade students at Centennial School in Streator have been reading and discussing the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. The school received a grant for 12 copies of the book from the Children's Craniofacial Association, as well as a discounted rate on buying others.
Awards Shows, Specials and Day of Grey’s Lead ABC’s November Sweeps Schedule!
By Sheldon Wiebe
Eclipse Magazine, Oct 31, 2017
The incredible journey of a family with a boy born with a rare facial condition, a real-life version of the main character in R.J. Palacio’s best-selling novel Wonder.
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Hosts ‘Wonder’ Screening Event in Durham November 19
Oct 30, 2017
The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is hosting a special screening event for the major motion picture Wonder on November 19 at Southpoint AMC Theater in Durham. The festivities will begin at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments, followed by a brief program and feature film screening.
18 Movies Worth the Haul to the Multiplex in November 2017
True Viral News, Oct 25, 2017
The end of the year always means tons of great big-screen releases. However, this November, cinephiles can expect to feel just about overwhelmed, as there are nearly twenty new selections worthy of their time and attention.
Fall Reading List: 43 Books to Read Before They're Movies
By Shannon Vestal Robson
PopSugar, October 24, 2017
Of the many movies coming out this Fall, lots of them are based on books, proving once again that Hollywood's best material comes from the page. There are always a ton of great books in the process of being adapted, so for the new season upon us, we have a brand-new reading list with titles that are becoming movies very soon or which were recently optioned or in the development stage. Either way, get your page-turning fingers ready!
Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Books Week
Oct 22, 2017
Wonder ranks #6 in the Wall Street Journal's Best-Selling Books Week.
The Clean Cut: New 'Wonder' trailer hits the internet
By Cristy Meiners
Deseret News, Oct 19, 2017
A new trailer for the film version of R.J. Palacio's 2012 best-seller "Wonder" hit the internet Thursday. The film, which comes out nationwide Nov. 17, stars Jacob Tremblay as August "Auggie" Pullman, a 10-year-old New Yorker who has a rare facial deformity.
The latest "Wonder" trailer is so cute and sappy, you're going to cry buckets of ugly tears
By Meaghan Kirby
Hello Giggles, Oct 19, 2017
You’re going to need to run out and grab a box of tissues because the final trailer for Wonder has arrived, and it is *definitely* going to make you cry.
New ‘Wonder’ Trailer Is Here To Make You Cry
By Chris Evangelista
Slash Film, Oct 19, 2017
Every now and then, you might need to go see a good tear-jerker. Wonder is here to help you out with that. Adapted from R.J. Palacio‘s novel, the film follows a young boy with facial differences who attends public school for the first time after years of homeschooling.
New Trailer for 'Wonder' Promises There Will Be No Dry Eyes
By Travis Hopson
Punch Drunk Critics, Oct 19, 2017
Who couldn't use a feel-good, well-meaning movie right about now? Wonder can't get here soon enough, and the adaptation of R.J. Palacio's heartwarming novel has just dropped a new trailer that promises there will be no dry eyes in the room.
Spotlighting Themes of Diversity at PNBA
By Jenn Director Knudsen
Publishers Weekly, Oct 17, 2017
Diversity was a watchword at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association fall trade show, held October 8–10 at Portland’s Red Lion Hotel on the River.
Two New Posters Arrive For The Upcoming ‘Wonder’
By Paul Heath
Hollywood News, Oct 11, 2017
Lionsgate UK has released two new posters for the upcoming Wonder, which stars the likes of Owen Wilson, Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay. The film is set for UK screens later in the year. The new posters, which you can see below, were created as part of a partnership with Cities of Kindness in the US.
25 Best Books Being Made Into Movies in 2017
Medium, Oct 6
Tulip Fever, Live By Night, Before I Fall, Fifty Shades Darker, Thank You for Your Service, Wonder, The Circle…..
Movie Alert: 'Wonder'
By Matia Burnett
Publishers Weekly, Oct 05, 2017
R.J. Palacio never envisioned that her “little book about a little boy with enormous challenges” would one day become a feature-length film.
Book-to-Movie Adaptations – Top Picks for the Year 2017
By Aditi Kaushiva
Kubashi, October 1, 2017
What I love about storytelling is how there are so many ways to express one story. I love it in all its forms – oral, written, visual. Recently, I was watching (yet again) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and my thoughts turned to the many book-to-movie adaptations we’ve had this year...
19 Young Adult Books Everyone Should Read, No Matter Their Age
By Ellie Bate, Buzzfeed, September 26, 2017
We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which young adult novels they'd recommend to anyone, regardless of their age. Here's what they said...
How One Unkind Moment Gave Way To 'Wonder'
By All Things Considered
NPR, September 12, 2013
In Wonder, R.J. Palacio tells the story of Auggie, a tough, sweet, 10-year-old boy, who was born with distorted facial features — a "craniofacial difference" caused by an anomaly in his DNA.
Tweet what makes you smile this Valentine's Day and help a child in need
By Aliza Weinberger
Mashable, February, 2016
It may be cold outside this Valentine's Day, but Operation Smile and Random House Children's Books want to see what warms your heart.
'Wonder' Author R.J. Palacio Talks Her New E-Books, "Choose Kind," And The Novel's Massive Success
By Rachel Simon
Bustle, May 12, 2015
It couldn't have been a more fitting title. More than three years after the release of Wonder, R.J. Palacio's game-changing smash of a debut, the novel has proved to be one of children's books biggest success stories.
Choose Kind Chicago Day Includes 'Wonder' Author R.J. Palacio
By Howard Ludwig
DNA Info, June 18, 2015
BEVERLY — Mary Cate Lynch, of Beverly, has visited with students throughout the Chicago-area and asked them to "Choose Kind."
Wonder Is the Best Kids’ Book of the Year
By Emily Bazelon
Slate.com, October, 2012
We talk to its author about bullying, parenting, and empathy. "The book that has moved me most in the past year is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It's the fictional story of August Pullman, a 10-year-old with a very different-looking face—the result of a...
Interview with RJ Palacio, Author of Wonder
By Heather Hodson
The Telegraph, February, 2012
A new children's novel about a boy with a shocking facial disfigurement is tipped to be a word-of-mouth hit, and will reduce adult readers to tears.
First Look! Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay Will Melt Your Heart in Wonder
By Jodi Guglielmi
People Movies, August 10, 2016
Jacob Tremblay is back, and he’s as aww-inducing as ever.
See Grown-Ups Read
By Alexandra Alter
Wall Street Journal, December 2013
R.J. Palacio's best-selling novel Wonder was born in a moment of panic. She was getting milkshakes with her two sons in Brooklyn when she saw a little girl with a severe facial deformity...
RJ Palacio on the Power of Kindness
By Michelle Pauli
The Guardian Children's Books Podcast, September 2014
RJ Palacio reads from Wonder, and talks to Michelle Pauli about writing about a boy that has to face a world every day that can't face him back...
Words to Live By
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, September 2014
After R. J. Palacio’s Wonder was published in 2012 and became a middle-grades juggernaut, many hoped the author would continue the story of August Pullman, the Manhattan boy born with serious facial deformities, and his friends and family.
10 Great Books To Get Boys Reading
By Sara Taylor
Daily Mom, Jun 25, 2013
This is the story of August, a boy born with a facial deformity. Follow his family through the ups and downs of being in a new school and learning to navigate life.
Wonder
By Bodley Head
Doggobooks, Mar 1, 2012
"Wonder" is a book you'll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
Wonder News
What Were The Most Popular Books In Andover In 2018?
By Dave Copeland
Patch, Jan 7, 2019
... These perspectives converge in a portrait of one community's struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance.
Marketing Middle Grade Books
Publisher's Weekly, Apr 16, 2018
We asked editors and marketing and publicity teams to share their insights on middle grade marketing trends and to spotlight some recent successful efforts in this area.
The 40 Children's Books That Belong in Every Family Library
By Sarah Horne and Gina Carey
Good Housekeeping, Apr 3, 2018
For all those facing bullying, or afraid of differences, this book by R.J. Palacio is a game-changer.
Read the Books Behind the Oscars
By Concepción De León
The New York Times, March 2, 2018
It is not unusual for books to inspire movies, and this year, more than a dozen of the films nominated for the Oscars, which will air on March 4, have literary roots. Here are three books with film adaptations up for an Academy Award.
2017 Children's Bestsellers: Thriving Backlists, Popular Tie-Ins, and More
By Emma Kantor
Publisher's Weekly, Feb 27, 2018
Last year’s overall top-selling book was R.J. Palacio’s 2012 novel Wonder, with more than one million hardcover copies sold; the book was adapted into a major motion picture in 2017.
My Top Ten Books I Booktalk Every Year By Julie Demicco
By Julie Demicco
Nerdy Book Club, Feb 10 2018
I have individual goals for my students, as each of them have very different needs, but I also have overarching goals for all of them. I want to lure them into being readers. I want them to fall in love with characters, get lost in a book, laugh out loud while reading, perhaps shed a tear or two, be able to name favorite authors and genres, see themselves in a book as well as learn about people very different from them. I want them to WANT to read for pleasure.
These Are The Saddest Books You'll Ever Read
By Lauren Le Vine
Refinery 29, January 31, 2018
Kids can be so mean. At the same time, though, kids can be so kind. You'll cry because Wonder's message is to be kind above all else; you'll cry because your heart is melting.
Random House Releases Wonder-Themed Products
By Alexandra Whyte
Kidscreen, January 25, 2018
Random House Children’s Books has released a raft of new products inspired by author R. J. Palacio’s bestselling book—and recent Julia Roberts-starting feature film—Wonder.
The branded items are part of the 2018 #ChooseKindness campaign to promote Palacio’s book, which has sold nine million copies to date.
Print Book Sales Rose 1.9% in 2017
By by John Biggs
TechCrunch, January 24, 2018
“Children’s books continued to thrive with a 3 percent boost in 2017, led by R.J. Palacio’s ‘Wonder’ and Jeff Kinney’s ‘Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: The Getaway.'” the NPD wrote.
NPD BookScan Recaps the Year in Books 2017
PORT WASHINGTON, N.Y., January 22, 2018
Children’s books continued to thrive with a 3 percent boost in 2017, led by R.J. Palacio’s “Wonder” and Jeff Kinney’s “Diary of a Wimpy Kid #12: The Getaway”.
15 Books That Will Teach Your Kids About Empathy
By SARA AHMED
Popsugar, Jan 19, 2017
Teaching children to grow up to become empathetic adults is probably one of the more important responsibilities of being a parent. And it's even more vital now than ever before due to the unfiltered exposure kids have to things like hate speech, intolerance, and bigotry. Children are like sponges, and in order for them to learn how to become compassionate and understanding human beings, it's essential to nurture their sense of kindness.
10 books you absolutely have to read in 2018
Wonder is a funny, frank, astonishingly moving debut to read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
Backlist Books Win in 2017
By John Maher
Publishers Weekly, Jan 8, 2018
In a nonelection year that saw politics leap even more to the forefront of public discourse than the year prior, 2017’s biggest books were, for the most part, nonpolitical. It was a year heavy on backlist bestsellers, with the #1 print bestseller slots at both NPD BookScan and Amazon, as well as in Amazon’s Kindle e-books rankings, going to backlist titles.
In print, R.J. Palacio’s 2012 middle-grade novel Wonder topped both BookScan’s and Amazon’s lists, buoyed by the film adaptation released last November.
Books nerd the most sold of 2017: here is the ranking Amazon
A protagonist, an unlucky but strong, a wonderful family, true friends help you Augustus during the school year that will end in a way triumphant for him. The story of a child who finds his role in the world
These 18 books Make Last-Minute (and Thoughtful) Shopping a Breeze
By Locke Hughes
Today, Dec 18, 2017
In a world full of screens, a book remains one of the most thoughtful gifts you can give. It shows you care about the recipient's unique interests, whether he or she is into "Game of Thrones"-style fantasies, captivating biographies of famous figures or a good old-fashioned romance.
17 Delightful Children's Books Even Childless People Will Love
By Chelsey Pippin
Buzzfeed, Dec 17, 2017
Palacio brings her novel Wonder to a younger audience with this heartwarming picture book about the desire to belong and accepting difference.
Jacob Tremblay Shares His No. 1 Tip For Kids Who Have Been Bullied
By Alessia Santoro
Popsugar December 3, 2017
Eleven-year-old Jacob Tremblay is a literal onscreen wonder in the film version of R.J. Palacio's New York Times bestseller, Wonder, but as it turns out, he's pretty spectacular off screen as well. In a recent interview with Jacob, the young actor told POPSUGAR how he got into his role as Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences who starts going to mainstream school in fifth grade after being homeschooled, why he's so excited to spread the film's message to "Choose Kind," and his best tip for dealing with bullies.
13 Addictive Books With A Cult Following On Amazon
By Lindsay E. Mack
Romper, December 4, 2017
Born with a distinct facial deformity, the character August Pullman wants to be treated like any other kid. But as he and his community learn, some people were born to stand out. This charming kid's book has inspired a 4.9 average review on Amazon, with over 11,000 people voicing their love for the story.
The 19 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners For 2017 Are Here & 15 Of The Winning Books Are Written By Women
Bustle, December 5, 2017
I look forward to the annual Goodreads Choice Awards every year. As an avid reader and member of the wider bookish community, it's fascinating to see what books across 19 different genres made the biggest impact on readers in a year. And when it comes to the Goodreads Choice Awards 2017 winners, it is gratifying to see just how many of those impactful books have been written by women—a whopping 15, in fact.
The 19 Goodreads Choice Awards Winners For 2017 Are…
Medium, December 5, 2017
Picture books -
We’re All Wonders by R.J. Palacio
Winner 24,470 votes
20 Books Everyone Should Read In Their 40s
By Talia Lakritz
Insider, November 20, 2017, 2:36 PM
These books are worth reading at any age — especially middle age.
-Great memoirs for middle age include "Eat Pray Love," "Wild," and "The Rainbow Comes and Goes.
-"Books like "In Our Prime," "Shameless," and "Life -Reimagined" show that there are plenty of adventures to be had in your 40s.
-Novels like "The Kite Runner," "The Time Traveler's Wife," and "Wonder" are meaningful at any age.
The Top 10 Books on Apple's iBooks-US
By Associated Press
Billings Gazette, Nov 28, 2017
iBook charts for week ending November 26, 2017 (Rank, Book Title by Author Name, ISBN, Publisher)
'Wonder' is real life for these two families
By Jacqueline Howard
CNN, Nov 19, 2017
Although Auggie's face and everyday experiences are imaginary, the lives of the some 600,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition in the United States are very much real -- and 7-year-old Shane Vysocky and 13-year-old Emily Merrill are among them.
Domtar Donates Books to Martha Rawls Smith Elementary Students
By WSAV Staff
WSAV, November 7, 2017, 1:02 pm
JESUP, Ga. (WSAV) – Fifth graders at Martha Rawls Smith Elementary School received a special gift today.
All 80 students were given a copy of the novel “Wonder,” by R.J. Palacio as a part of Domtar Corporation’s Powerful Pages campaign with First Book.
R.J. Palacio, Jenifer Lewis and More
By Jill Adams
People TV, Nov 07, 2017
Wonder author R.J. Palacio, The Revolution of Marina M author Janet Fitch, and Blackish star Jenifer Lewis are some of the guests who stop by on this all-female edition of Shelf Life.
11 Quotes From 'Wonder' By R.J. Palacio To Remind You Why This Is Such A Beloved Childhood Story
By Kerri Jarema
Bustle, Nov 06, 2017
If you haven't yet read Wonder (and seriously, what have you been doing?!) check out the 11 beautiful quotes from the book below. You'll definitely want to pick it up, and check out the film, when you're done.
Fall Reading List: 43 Books to Read Before They're Movies
By Shannon Vestal Robson
PopSugar, October 24, 2017
Of the many movies coming out this Fall, lots of them are based on books, proving once again that Hollywood's best material comes from the page. There are always a ton of great books in the process of being adapted, so for the new season upon us, we have a brand-new reading list with titles that are becoming movies very soon or which were recently optioned or in the development stage. Either way, get your page-turning fingers ready!
Wall Street Journal Best-Selling Books Week
Oct 22, 2017
Wonder ranks #6 in the Wall Street Journal's Best-Selling Books Week.
Spotlighting Themes of Diversity at PNBA
By Jenn Director Knudsen
Publishers Weekly, Oct 17, 2017
Diversity was a watchword at the Pacific Northwest Booksellers Association fall trade show, held October 8–10 at Portland’s Red Lion Hotel on the River.
19 Young Adult Books Everyone Should Read, No Matter Their Age
By Ellie Bate, Buzzfeed, September 26, 2017
We recently asked members of the BuzzFeed Community to tell us which young adult novels they'd recommend to anyone, regardless of their age. Here's what they said...
Wonder Is the Best Kids’ Book of the Year
By Emily Bazelon
Slate.com, October, 2012
We talk to its author about bullying, parenting, and empathy. "The book that has moved me most in the past year is Wonder by R.J. Palacio. It's the fictional story of August Pullman, a 10-year-old with a very different-looking face—the result of a...
Interview with RJ Palacio, Author of Wonder
By Heather Hodson
The Telegraph, February, 2012
A new children's novel about a boy with a shocking facial disfigurement is tipped to be a word-of-mouth hit, and will reduce adult readers to tears.
See Grown-Ups Read
By Alexandra Alter
Wall Street Journal, December 2013
R.J. Palacio's best-selling novel Wonder was born in a moment of panic. She was getting milkshakes with her two sons in Brooklyn when she saw a little girl with a severe facial deformity...
RJ Palacio on the Power of Kindness
By Michelle Pauli
The Guardian Children's Books Podcast, September 2014
RJ Palacio reads from Wonder, and talks to Michelle Pauli about writing about a boy that has to face a world every day that can't face him back...
Words to Live By
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, September 2014
After R. J. Palacio’s Wonder was published in 2012 and became a middle-grades juggernaut, many hoped the author would continue the story of August Pullman, the Manhattan boy born with serious facial deformities, and his friends and family.
Wonder
By Bodley Head
Doggobooks, Mar 1, 2012
"Wonder" is a book you'll read in one sitting, pass on to others, and remember long after the final page.
Movie News
Children's Book 'Wonder' Becomes a Film
NPR, Feb 14, 2018
RJ Palacio, graphic designer by day and a writer by night, discusses the film Wonder starring Owen Wilson and Julia Roberts. This film is based on her bestselling novel of the same name, which tells the story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences caused by Treacher Collins syndrome who enters fifth grade and confronts the challenges of attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time. Wonder is out on Blu-ray and DVD on February 13th. This segment is guest hosted by Kai Wright.
Jacob Tremblay Reveals How He Would Prepare for a 'Really Serious Scene' Filming 'Wonder'
By John Boone
ET, January 30, 2018
Wonder may have received an Oscar nomination for its makeup and hairstyling, but the movie never would have worked without Jacob Tremblay's performance as Auggie, a young boy with facial differences. In this exclusive featurette, Tremblay, who was nine during filming, reveals the sweet way he prepared for the part by spending time with real kids with facial differences and putting together a special binder.
7 Reasons You Absolutely NEED to Take Your Kiddo to See Wonder
By Murphy Moroney
PopSugar, Jan 9, 2018
Wonder puts important themes — some that few adults can even wrap their heads around — completely into terms children can actually understand.
See Jacob Tremblay's prosthetic transformation into his 'Wonder' character
By Maureen Lee Lenker
Entertainment Weekly, Jan 9, 2018
The hair and makeup team behind Jacob Tremblay’s transformation in Wonder landed a BAFTA nomination Tuesday, and the 11-year-old star is congratulating the artists, praising them on Instagram for their “vision, talent & patience.”
Find Out How Wonder Made Director Stephen Chbosky a Better Person
By Gerrad Hall
Entertainment Weekly, Jan 08, 2018
For his second movie, Stephen Chbosky — who made his debut in 2012 directing the big-screen adaptation of his own novel, The Perks of Being a Wallflower — turned to another novel: R.J. Palacio’s Wonder. And he wasn’t expecting it, but Chbosky says his experience affected him on a personal level.
“What surprised me in making Wonder — and I did not expect this — was becoming a better person by making it,” he tells EW.
'Wonder' Makeup Designer Tackles a Tricky Job and Makes a Boy's Mother Cry
By Ramin Zahe
Los Angeles Times, Jan 8, 2018
Dutch-born special-effects makeup designer Arjen Tuiten has worked with such famed creature designers as Stan Winston and Rick Baker, and delivered eye-popping visuals for “Pan’s Labyrinth” (2006), “Alice in Wonderland” (2010), and “Maleficent” (2014). But the family film “Wonder” brings his work into the realm of reality. For it, Tuiten was tasked with creating special makeup for the young lead character Auggie Pullman (portrayed by Jacob Tremblay) who has Treacher Collins syndrome — a rare genetic condition that affects the development of facial bones.
2017's Most Popular Songs, Books, Movies and More
CBS News, Dec 31, 2017
"Sunday Morning" reviews the most popular of pop culture of the past year
Wonder How to Tell All 5 of This Year’s ‘Wonder’ Films Apart?
By Thom Geier
The Wrap, Dec 18, 2017
Palacio's YA hit about Auggie Pullman (Jacob Tremblay), a boy who is ostracized at his middle school because of his physical appearance: a disfigured face owing to the rare Treacher Collins syndrome.
Interview With WONDER Director Stephen Chbosky & Author R.J. Palacio
By Samantha Zeibak
Backstage OL, November 16, 2017
BackstageOL’s Dave Morales travels to London to sit down with Wonder director Stephen Chbosky and author R.J. Palacio to talk about the inspiration for the film and it’s message to “Choose Kind.”
How ‘Wonder’ Became a Box-Office Hit
By Ben Fritz
The Wall Street Journal, December 6, 2017
‘Wonder,’ about a 10-year-old with cranio-facial differences, is on track to be the year’s third-highest grossing original live-action movie
Jacob Tremblay Shares His No. 1 Tip For Kids Who Have Been Bullied
By Alessia Santoro
Popsugar December 3, 2017
Eleven-year-old Jacob Tremblay is a literal onscreen wonder in the film version of R.J. Palacio's New York Times bestseller, Wonder, but as it turns out, he's pretty spectacular off screen as well. In a recent interview with Jacob, the young actor told POPSUGAR how he got into his role as Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences who starts going to mainstream school in fifth grade after being homeschooled, why he's so excited to spread the film's message to "Choose Kind," and his best tip for dealing with bullies.
Common Sense Media 2017 Holiday Movie Guide for Kids
By Frannie Ucciferri
Common Sense Media, October 22, 2017
The wait is finally over for some of the most exciting and anticipated movies of the year: We're talking Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and more! Maybe your kids already have their lightsabers ready for Star Wars: Episode VIII The Last Jedi. Or maybe they're dying to see the movie version of their favorite book, Wonder.
Why ‘Wonder,’ the Movie, Can’t Best the Book It’s Based On
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, November 24, 2017
Like most people who love the best-selling book “Wonder,” I’ve been thrilled by the success of the movie version.
The Power of Wonder
Good Housekeeping, Dec 2017
How do you treat people who are different from you? That’s the question at the heart of the book Wonder, now a film starring Julia Roberts as the mother of a boy with a face that shocks everyone who sees him.
5 Reasons Why The Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson Starrer ‘Wonder’ Is A Must Watch!
By Shreemi Verma
Miss Malini, November 29, 2017
Wonder is one of this year’s best reviewed movies. Starring superstars Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson and the breakout star of 2015’s Oscar winning movie Room – Jacob Tremblay, Wonder is based on a novel of the same name by R.J. Palacio. Here are 5 reasons you should definitely check it out –
Film Review: Wonder (2017)
By Claire Robson
Film Blerg, Nov 29, 2017
Most importantly it boasts a lovely message about choosing kindness and looking past appearances. Overall it is a feel-good film with an obvious lesson and... Take your kids for a lesson in empathy, and maybe some tissues as well.
‘Wonder’ movie gives girls with rare condition hope
By Jeneé Osterheldt
Rep-am.com, November 27, 2017
Makayla Hainline has been waiting for a movie like “Wonder.”
It’s the tale of Auggie Pullman, a 10-year-old boy who loves “Star Wars,” Halloween and science. He also has Treacher Collins syndrome, a rare genetic condition affecting the way the face develops.
Through 'Wonder' The Power to Imagine
By Maria Russo
The New York Times, November 27, 2017
There is more to the tale than meets the eye in the film version of R.J. Palacio’s novel.
The mighty ‘Justice League’ stumbles as an overachieving ‘Wonder’ soars
By Ryan Painter
FOX Kansas, Nov 19, 2017
Based on R. J. Palacio’s novel, “Wonder” tells the story of a young boy with a facial deformity who attends public school for the first time. Most predictions had the film finishing the weekend in the area of $15 million.
'Wonder' is real life for these two families
By Jacqueline Howard
CNN, Nov 19, 2017
Although Auggie's face and everyday experiences are imaginary, the lives of the some 600,000 individuals who have been diagnosed with a craniofacial condition in the United States are very much real -- and 7-year-old Shane Vysocky and 13-year-old Emily Merrill are among them.
Julia Roberts, Owen Wilson make this a 'Wonder' to behold
By Colin Covert
Start Tribune Nov 18, 2017
Powerful portrayals of deep characters elevate this illness drama far beyond its genre's clichés.
Review: 'Wonder' is a reminder that goodness triumphs
By Andrea Mandell
USA TODAY Nov 17, 2017
Faith — at least faith in the power of goodness triumphing in the face of casual cruelty — is Wonder’s fiber. And for 113 minutes, it sure feels good to believe.
‘Justice League’ a Disappointing No. 1 as ‘Wonder’ Surprises
By Brooks Barnes
The New York Times, Nov 19, 2017
“Earnest emotions can be easily mocked, but they penetrate deep,” Erik Feig, co-president of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in an email. “I think people feel besieged and uncertain about the world — wondering what is really in the hearts of their neighbors — and this movie shows that there is much goodness in most of us.”
Different in An Indifferent Worls
Time, Nov 17
Partway through Wonder, fifth-grader Auggie Pullman finds himself seated across from a new friend in the school cafeteria. “Have you ever thought about getting plastic surgery”, the friend asks.
The World of Wonder
By Kevin P. Sullivan
Entertainment Weekly, November 17, 2017
How Julia Roberts and director Stephen Chbosky turned an award-winning young-adult book into a gentle gem about the power of kindness and family. Take that, Hollywood.
A sense of ‘Wonder’: What it took to bring the best-selling book to the big screen
By Ed Symkus
The Boston Globe, Nov 10, 2017
The big breaks for filmmaker Stephen Chbosky and novelist R.J. Palacio came at roughly the same time. The year 2012 saw publication of Palacio’s first book, “Wonder,” and release of the film “The Perks of Being a Wallflower,” which Chbosky directed and wrote, based on his own novel.
Lionsgate Second-Quarter Earnings Beat Estimates
By Etan Vlessing
The Hollywood Reporter, Nov 9, 2017
Wonder, Stephen Chbosky's adaptation of the R.J. Palacio novel, is led by Julia Roberts and Room breakout Jacob Tremblay.
The Author of "Wonder" (Soon to Be a Movie!) Answers Questions From a 5th Grade Class
By Lindsey Benoit
Good HouseKeeping, Nov 17, 2017
R.J. Palacio, the best-selling author of Wonder, breaks down the inspiration behind it — and how she really feels about collaborating with Hollywood.
WATCH: 'Wonder' - Official Trailer – #ChooseKind – starring Julia Roberts & Owen Wilson
November 7, 2017
Based on the New York Times bestseller, "Wonder" tells the inspiring and heartwarming story of August Pullman, a boy with facial differences who enters fifth grade, attending a mainstream elementary school for the first time.
Julia Roberts Strives For “Nicer Approach” With ‘Wonder’ Reminders
By Greg Srisavasdi
Hollywood Outbreak , Nov 7, 2017
“I just thought it had an incredible scope of characters and their points of view and their compassion,” said Roberts. “I loved it.
Julia Roberts Opens Up About Raising Teenagers
November 1, 2017
After sitting out the movie business for more than a year, Roberts—also a face of Lancôme—now has a new film, Wonder (based on the best-selling YA novel by R.J. Palacio), in which she plays Isabel, the mother of a little boy (Room’s Jacob Tremblay) with a severe facial deformity
Awards Shows, Specials and Day of Grey’s Lead ABC’s November Sweeps Schedule!
By Sheldon Wiebe
Eclipse Magazine, Oct 31, 2017
The incredible journey of a family with a boy born with a rare facial condition, a real-life version of the main character in R.J. Palacio’s best-selling novel Wonder.
18 Movies Worth the Haul to the Multiplex in November 2017
True Viral News, Oct 25, 2017
The end of the year always means tons of great big-screen releases. However, this November, cinephiles can expect to feel just about overwhelmed, as there are nearly twenty new selections worthy of their time and attention.
The Clean Cut: New 'Wonder' trailer hits the internet
By Cristy Meiners
Deseret News, Oct 19, 2017
A new trailer for the film version of R.J. Palacio's 2012 best-seller "Wonder" hit the internet Thursday. The film, which comes out nationwide Nov. 17, stars Jacob Tremblay as August "Auggie" Pullman, a 10-year-old New Yorker who has a rare facial deformity.
The latest "Wonder" trailer is so cute and sappy, you're going to cry buckets of ugly tears
By Meaghan Kirby
Hello Giggles, Oct 19, 2017
You’re going to need to run out and grab a box of tissues because the final trailer for Wonder has arrived, and it is *definitely* going to make you cry.
New ‘Wonder’ Trailer Is Here To Make You Cry
By Chris Evangelista
Slash Film, Oct 19, 2017
Every now and then, you might need to go see a good tear-jerker. Wonder is here to help you out with that. Adapted from R.J. Palacio‘s novel, the film follows a young boy with facial differences who attends public school for the first time after years of homeschooling.
New Trailer for 'Wonder' Promises There Will Be No Dry Eyes
By Travis Hopson
Punch Drunk Critics, Oct 19, 2017
Who couldn't use a feel-good, well-meaning movie right about now? Wonder can't get here soon enough, and the adaptation of R.J. Palacio's heartwarming novel has just dropped a new trailer that promises there will be no dry eyes in the room.
Two New Posters Arrive For The Upcoming ‘Wonder’
By Paul Heath
Hollywood News, Oct 11, 2017
Lionsgate UK has released two new posters for the upcoming Wonder, which stars the likes of Owen Wilson, Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay. The film is set for UK screens later in the year. The new posters, which you can see below, were created as part of a partnership with Cities of Kindness in the US.
25 Best Books Being Made Into Movies in 2017
Medium, Oct 6
Tulip Fever, Live By Night, Before I Fall, Fifty Shades Darker, Thank You for Your Service, Wonder, The Circle…..
Movie Alert: 'Wonder'
By Matia Burnett
Publishers Weekly, Oct 05, 2017
R.J. Palacio never envisioned that her “little book about a little boy with enormous challenges” would one day become a feature-length film.
Book-to-Movie Adaptations – Top Picks for the Year 2017
By Aditi Kaushiva
Kubashi, October 1, 2017
What I love about storytelling is how there are so many ways to express one story. I love it in all its forms – oral, written, visual. Recently, I was watching (yet again) Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban and my thoughts turned to the many book-to-movie adaptations we’ve had this year...
First Look! Julia Roberts and Jacob Tremblay Will Melt Your Heart in Wonder
By Jodi Guglielmi
People Movies, August 10, 2016
Jacob Tremblay is back, and he’s as aww-inducing as ever.
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My Son Is My Own 'Wonder' Boy
Contributor: Charlie Beswick
The Mighty, Jan 8, 2018
I have recently read, “Wonder” by R.J.Palacio for the second time and I still said “Wow” at the end. I’m not going to give you a book review, you have Amazon for that, but I will say that if you have never read it, regardless of the genre you usually enjoy, you probably won’t be disappointed. You see, at the core of the book is a message of kindness, and to be honest, even though the story might not be your “thing,” if kindness isn’t, then there really is some work to be done on you my friend. Everyone I know who has read the book raves about it. It seems to touch them in a beautiful way, but it touched me on a whole different level.
CHOOSE KIND /‘Wonder,’ the popular book and major motion picture, inspires a challenge for HMS students.
By Don Ratzlaff
Hillsboro Free Press, Jan 2, 2018
That’s the power of “Wonder,” a national phenomenon that is challenging the world to encourage others rather than tear them down.
Now, it’s being embraced at Hillsboro Middle High School as a student grass-roots movement with a simple challenge: “Choose Kind.”
Gift of Literacy: Coweta I-High Freshmen Donate Books to Head Start
By Christy Wheelland
Wagoner Country American Tribune, Dec 20, 2017
Christmas came a little early for children at the Community Action Resource and Development (C.A.R.D.) Head Start center last week as they were gifted with age appropriate reading material by freshmen students at Coweta’s Intermediate High School.
Jacob Tremblay Shares His No. 1 Tip For Kids Who Have Been Bullied
By Alessia Santoro
Popsugar December 3, 2017
Eleven-year-old Jacob Tremblay is a literal onscreen wonder in the film version of R.J. Palacio's New York Times bestseller, Wonder, but as it turns out, he's pretty spectacular off screen as well. In a recent interview with Jacob, the young actor told POPSUGAR how he got into his role as Auggie Pullman, a boy with facial differences who starts going to mainstream school in fifth grade after being homeschooled, why he's so excited to spread the film's message to "Choose Kind," and his best tip for dealing with bullies.
Real-Life Wonder Kids Talk About Their Lives and How They 'Shake Off' Bullying
By Jason Duaine Hahn
People, November 20, 2017 03:38 PM
The new movie, Wonder, starring Julia Roberts and Owen Wilson, follows a young boy named August Pullman who was born with facial differences (author R.J. Palacio has said his condition is based on the genetic disorder Treacher Collins). The film is shining a spotlight on the hardships people endure when they have a condition that disfigures their appearance.
R.J. Palacio's 'Wonder' is an important lesson in the power of kindness
By MJ Franklin
Mashable, November 27, 2017
The first thing you'll notice about author R.J. Palacio is her incredible optimism.
Even while talking about school bullying, the author refuses to believe that children are inherently mean.
“I feel like kids really do want to do good, they want to be their best selves, and sometimes they don’t know how to do that. There’s never a kid who’s irredeemable,” she says.
Review: ‘Wonder’ reminds viewers about value of kindness
By Kristina Valdez
Baylor Lariat, November 27, 2017
I know the baby blue cover of R. J. Palacio’s novel “Wonder” by heart; the book has sat in my brother’s room since he bought it from a school book fair in 2012. When the movie was released on Nov. 17, it wasn’t long before we were sitting in the theater with a bowl of popcorn.
County Middle Schools Make “Wonder” Film a Learning Opportunity
By Josh Mandell
Charlottesville Tomorrow, November 20, 2017 at 9:30 p.m
Albemarle County middle school students are flooding local movie theaters this week to see a new film about bullying, and how it can be prevented.
Greendale Students Are Learning to 'Choose Kind' Through the Book and New Movie 'Wonder'
By Tiffany Stoiber, Now News Group
jsonline.com, November 20, 2017
GREENDALE - When presented with the option, Greendale students are choosing "kind."
Libertyville youth speaks as part of Choose Kind
By Steve Hoffman
Journal Republican, Nov 07, 2017
“It changed my life because it gave me a hero to look up to,” said Dankelson of the book authored by R.J. Palacio. “The best thing about ‘Wonder’ being popular is it has brought positive attention to those with facial differences.
Teaching Civility in a Not-So-Civil World
By Jennifer Kantor
New Jersey Family, November 1, 2017
How to nurture respect and compassion during divisive political times.
Centennial students see prerelease screening of 'Wonder'
Times Online, October 31, 2017
Heidi Scalf's fourth-grade students at Centennial School in Streator have been reading and discussing the book "Wonder" by R.J. Palacio. The school received a grant for 12 copies of the book from the Children's Craniofacial Association, as well as a discounted rate on buying others.
American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association Hosts ‘Wonder’ Screening Event in Durham November 19
Oct 30, 2017
The American Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association (ACPA) is hosting a special screening event for the major motion picture Wonder on November 19 at Southpoint AMC Theater in Durham. The festivities will begin at 2:30 p.m. with refreshments, followed by a brief program and feature film screening.
How One Unkind Moment Gave Way To 'Wonder'
By All Things Considered
NPR, September 12, 2013
In Wonder, R.J. Palacio tells the story of Auggie, a tough, sweet, 10-year-old boy, who was born with distorted facial features — a "craniofacial difference" caused by an anomaly in his DNA.
Tweet what makes you smile this Valentine's Day and help a child in need
By Aliza Weinberger
Mashable, February, 2016
It may be cold outside this Valentine's Day, but Operation Smile and Random House Children's Books want to see what warms your heart.
'Wonder' Author R.J. Palacio Talks Her New E-Books, "Choose Kind," And The Novel's Massive Success
By Rachel Simon
Bustle, May 12, 2015
It couldn't have been a more fitting title. More than three years after the release of Wonder, R.J. Palacio's game-changing smash of a debut, the novel has proved to be one of children's books biggest success stories.
Choose Kind Chicago Day Includes 'Wonder' Author R.J. Palacio
By Howard Ludwig
DNA Info, June 18, 2015
BEVERLY — Mary Cate Lynch, of Beverly, has visited with students throughout the Chicago-area and asked them to "Choose Kind."