Since “Wonder” was published in 2012, the author, R. J. Palacio, has written a series of novels within the same universe, including “Auggie & Me,” a collection of three related stories.

Author R.J. Palacio Was Inspired By A Chance Encounter In An Ice Cream Shop The "Wonder" movie and book are incredibly well-written, offering multiple perspectives on how society views disability.

All the viewpoints share the same message about the importance of kindness. R.J. Palacio has said that she wrote Wonder after she saw a young child with a severe facial difference when she was out ...