![]() ![]() The inspiration for Wonder came just a few years ago, and that was the impetus she needed to spur her into becoming a published novelist. I’ve been writing my whole life it just took me a while to become a published author because I just never found the time to fully develop a book.” ![]() For me, it was always a question, ‘should I be an artist or should I be a writer?’ I ended up choosing graphic designer/illustrator because I thought I would have an easier time of it in terms of my willingness to work for other people and to do what they asked. “However, there comes that crucial moment in college when a person wonders what to do to make a living. “I’ve wanted to be a writer my whole life,” says Palacio. However, in the book world, she is better known as Raquel Jaramillo, the powerhouse dynamo who began as a graphic designer and worked her way up. ![]() Palacio has long been a well known player in the book industry, most recently serving as director of children’s publishing and now editor-at-large for Workman. In just a few short months, the book became a wonder itself winning accolades, awards, and devoted fans. Palacio burst into the consciousness of readers with the release of her first novel, Wonder (2012, Alfred A. ![]()
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