R. J. Palacio

Raquel Jaramillo Palacio (born July 13, 1963), better known by her pen name R. J. Palacio, is an American author and graphic designer.

Born into a family of immigrants from Colombia, she is the author of several novels for children, including the best-selling Wonder, which was adapted into a film version in 2017. Palacio served as executive producer for the film. She currently lives in New York City together with her husband and two sons.