George Yuhasz is a passionate advocate for the preservation and protection of our natural world. A proud father and grandfather, lifelong learner, and world traveler, he especially delights in sharing with children and adults his knowledge and enthusiasm for appreciating the joy and wonder of connecting with nature. A graduate of American University's Schools of International Service and Government, he also holds a M.A. degree from the University of Northern Colorado. George is a former U.S. government special agent and contractor, and has worked in the private sector as an investigator and security consultant. A special joy in his life was coaching the Allegheny College Cross Country team for fourteen fall seasons. HIs first book: IMAGINE THAT: THE MAGIC OF THE MYSTERIOUS LIGHTS has been honored with many awards -

WINNER-OUTSTANDING CHILDREN'S FICTION CATEGORY

FINALIST-JUVENILE FICTION CATEGORY

2019 Independent Author Network Book of the Year Awards

WINNER/GOLD MEDALIST-CHILDREN'S BOOKS AGES 6-9

2019 Wishing Shelf Book Awards

HONORABLE MENTION-CHILDREN'S PICTURE BOOKS AGES 6 And Older

2019 Royal Dragonfly Book Awards

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2020 Independent Press Awards

IndieBRAG MEDALLION HONOREE

2020 Book Readers Association Group

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WINNER-CHILDREN'S INSPIRATIONAL/MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY

2021 FIREBIRD BOOK AWARDS

FINALIST-CHILDREN'S INSPIRATIONAL/MOTIVATIONAL CATEGORY

2021 BOOK EXCELLENCE AWARDS

George lives in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina and is currently working on another children's book and a suspense novel.