How to build the back of a book cover with template. The album is widely noted for being the signal recording of wonder s classic period. Feb 02, 2014 the positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional journey that is wonder. The artist wonders cover was designed by tad carpenter, although interestingly rj palacio was herself a book cover designer for over two decades before focusing on writing. Mar 30, 2018 even in a deep and textbased world like literature, you still have to think about creative book covers. August is about to start middle school after being homeschooled by his mum for years.
He had multiple surgeries to correct his facial deformity so he was homeschooled. The novel also offers a telling view into middle school life and curriculum and a bit about the differences between middle school and high. But the book does go into some detail about genetics and the probability of a child developing physical differences like auggies. Palacio wrote wonder after an incident where her son noticed a girl with a severe facial difference and started to cry. Her debut novel, wonder, has been on the new york times bestseller list since march, 2012, and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. The positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional journey that is wonder.
Wonder is a brisk, accessible read because it is presented in the form of the thoughts of the characters, with no extended, meandering narration to wade through. It was a major motion picture starring julia roberts and owen wilson. Defeating the culture of bullying and rediscovering the power of character and empathy. In addition to wonder, palacio has published 365 days of wonder. The summary on the back cover of the book is called blurb. Wonder woman aka princess diana is an amazon from greek mythology and one of the most famous superheroines. Brand new, international softcover edition, printed in black and white pages, minor self wear on the cover or pages, sale restriction may be. Cover designs are probably the hardest thing for designers to design because it should show the heart and the soul of the book in one single image. Aug, 2015 after the book title and front cover, the back cover is the next thing readers look at when deciding whether to make a purchase. Wonder s greatest lessons are more emotional or behavioral than academic. It hangs there, and the reader cant help but be changed.
Palacio book cover tees, pin, tote, pouch collection. Author raquel jaramillo, who wrote wonder under the pen name r. Palacio, is a onetime book cover designer and a mother of two boys. Palacio wonder is a childrens novel by raquel jaramillo, under the pen name of r. The movie wonder is scheduled to be released on november. This page contains all cover art images in the database for this particular comic series.
Palacios bestselling book and recent julia robertsstarting feature film wonder. Kdp print and ingramspark require you to upload a front cover, spine, and back cover. Wonder and millions of other books are available for instant access. A story that asks the reader to feel her way into kindness, empathy, and openness. Wonders cover was designed by tad carpenter, although. Several spinoffs, including the calendar book 365 days of wonder. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In my case wonder definitely wasnt a sad book, or a book that caused me to cry rivers of.
These perspectives converge in a portrait of one communitys struggle with empathy, compassion, and acceptance. Palacio wrote wonder after an incident where she and her threeyearold son were waiting in line to buy ice cream. It has been published in 45 countries, and has sold over 5 million copies worldwide. She did not design the cover, but she sure does love it. Support the guardian available for everyone, funded by.
Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. R j palacio lives in new york city with her family and a black dog called bear. August or auggie is a young tenyearold boy who has been born with. Palacio book cover tees, pin, tote, pouch collection filters. This means all the focus needs to be on the reader their needs and expectations. Wonder is the best kids book of the year, said emily bazelon, senior editor at and author of sticks and stones. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the wonder. A poignant book that made all of us laugh and cry in equal measure, r. The moment that led to the bestselling childrens novel wonder with its message about the power of kindness that is now at the center of a new movie is one that author r.
Palacio is a story of a tenyearold boy named august pullman. Tom angelberger, author of the srange case of origami yoda. Talking book is the fifteenth studio album by american singer, songwriter and musician stevie wonder, released on october 28, 1972, on the tamla label for motown records. You might ask, does the back of the book even matter. The book covers his experiences and struggles in his new school. Its so tempting to think if everyone is doing x and i. Wonder book cover front and back please read notes. Wonder s cover was designed by tad carpenter, although interestingly rj palacio was herself a book cover designer for over two decades before focusing on writing. Hes about to enter fifth grade at beecher prep, and if youve ever been the new kid, them you know how hard that can be. The books message of kindness has inspired the choose kind movement, and has been embraced by readers, young and old, around the world. Her critically acclaimed debut novel, wonder, has sold 5 million copies worldwide. Palacios wonder is told using different voices but at its centre is the honest and courageous character of 10yearold august, a boy who was born with a severe facial disfigurement. Back cover copy includes the book summary and author bio once you wow your potential readers with an excellent front cover, the next part of your book thatll hook them is your back cover copy, which is publishing speak for the information that appears on the back cover. Wonder characters settings characters traits the setting of wonder takes place in a suburb in manhattan around 2012, but there are two other settings where most of the book is taken place.
As already noted, writing a back book blurb is a marketing exercise. However, his parents decide to send him to a school before he starts studying for fifth grade. Random house childrens books has released a raft of new products inspired by author r. As a result of her experience as both designer and writer, palacio was able to provide instructions for the cover which gave the right amount of guidance while still allowing. Nov 17, 2017 the moment that led to the bestselling childrens novel wonder with its message about the power of kindness that is now at the center of a new movie is one that author r. Wonder is a novel written by celebrated childrens writer rj palacio. Today im happy to welcome back selfpublished author and book marketing guru. In a world where bullying among young people is an epidemic, this is a refreshing new narrative full of heart and hope. Once a reader has flipped the book over to read the back cover, its safe to assume you have their attention. Oct 26, 2018 nobody ever sees the back cover of a book online. This book showed me that you dont judge a boy by his appearance because thats on the outside. Palacio august auggie pullman was born with a facial deformity that prevented him from going to a mainstream schooluntil now.
It was the act of buying ice cream with one of those boys that lead to her writing the story of auggie pullman, when she became anxious about her sons possible reaction to the visible facial differences of a. These 50 awesome book covers will inspire you learn. I would like to say that i would like to go on a walk and meet all the characters, except julian and the boys that bullied augie. A couple of aspects struck me as making it an especially remarkable book. One is how the book doesnt dwell solely on auggies struggle alone. What is the summary written on the cover at the back of a. While the front of the book cover design is primarily for getting attention and catching the eye, the back covers purpose should increase book sales, or the likelihood of a sale. Here are six rules to be mindful of before you put pen to paper on your back book cover blurb. Its received numerous national and international awards, including being one of time magazines 100 best young adult books of all time january, 2015, and usa today s top 100 bestsellers. Some informative blog posts have addressed techniques for creating an effective front cover, but an often overlooked aspect of book cover design is the back of the book.
It is called wonder because is makes you wonder if you were him, or them. I am almost 10 years old and i recently finished reading wonder. The positive feedback covering the inside pages and back cover of my copy could only begin to describe the great emotional. And without a doubt, the reader, upon experiencing it, responds. It is a brief description of a book and book plot that should immediately attract the attention of your readers. Wonder rings its bell, and the note that reverberates in the air slips effortlessly into the readers body. Not only will it appear on the book itself, but youll probably use it as your amazon description.
Kyle parnell bash you head against the book intill you break the cover. The thing is auggies just an ordinary kid, with an extraordinary face. Wonder is a childrens novel by raquel jaramillo, under the pen name of r. Nov 15, 20 it goes without saying that the cover of your book is key. Back cover definition and meaning collins english dictionary. Mar 05, 2018 wonders message of tolerance, compassion, and kindness touched over 6 million readers and was adapted into a critically acclaimed motion picture starring julia roberts. Full of heart, full of truth, wonder is a book about seeing the beauty thats all around us. Palacio was inspired by merchants lyrics and she began writing. Palacio literary collection of tote, pouch, and pin.
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