Wonder, the New York Times Best Seller that inspired the upcoming motion picture is the theme of a community reading effort in Monticello.
Dr. Vic Zimmerman, Superintendent of Monticello Schools, indicates a couple of their teachers started the effort over the summer to raise money for the community and students to read the book. He indicates they've collected around $12-thousand.
Dr. Zimmerman indicates their guest speaker will be from the Chicago area that has a similar genetic deformity who is doing speaking engagements across the country.