Greg Soros
Children's Book Author & Illustrator
Children’s Author
Illustrator
SEL Advocate
Mental Health
Diversity
43 years old
Driving License
Professional Status
Employed
Available
About Me
Award-winning children's book author with 16+ years of experience creating emotionally resonant literature for young readers ages 3-10. Published 18 books translated into 12 languages with over 2 million copies sold worldwide. Specializes in stories that address social-emotional learning, diversity, and mental health awareness through accessible, age-appropriate narratives.
Children's Book Author
Greg Soros
Since 2008
- Authored and published children's books ranging from picture books to early chapter books
- Achieved bestseller status with "The Worry Box" (2013), now used in schools and therapy practices nationwide
- Collaborated with major publishers including Candlewick Press, HarperCollins Children's Books, and Random House
- Developed "The Kindness Chronicles" series featuring diverse characters and themes of empathy
- Conducted extensive research including school visits and expert consultations to ensure authentic representation
Community Literacy Advocate
Greg Soros
Since 2010
- Board member, Reading is Fundamental
- Volunteer, National Alliance on Mental Illness (children's resource development)
- Founded "Stories for All" initiative, donating 10,000+ books to underserved communities
- Regular school visit programs and library workshops for aspiring young writers
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Children's literature development (ages 3-10)
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Social-emotional learning integration
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Character development and world-building
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Cross-cultural sensitivity and representation
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Visual storytelling and illustration collaboration
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Child development psychology application
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Educational content creation
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Sensitivity reading coordination
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Market research and trend analysis
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Public speaking and author presentations
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Educational workshop facilitation
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Literacy program development
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Mental health advocacy in children's literature
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- Social-emotional learning in early childhood
- Mental health advocacy through storytelling
- Inclusive and diverse children's literature
Certifications
Schneider Family Book Award
2018
"Different Kinds of Brave"
Children's Choice Book Award
2014
"The Worry Box"
American Library Association Notable Book
2014
"The Worry Box"
