Dr George Onakkoor is a famous malayalam novelist born at Moovattupuzha, Kerala, India. He was also the professor of Malayalam Language for over three decades at Mar Ivanios College, Trivandrum, Kerala.

He is acknowledged in various capacities as novelist, short-storywriter, critic, script and travel writer. He was the former Director of Kerala State Institute of Children's Literature, State Institute of Encyclopaedic Publications and Kerala State Literacy Council. He also served as the first Non-official Chairman of the State Resource Centre.

His awards include 'The Jawaharlal Nehru Award' for his excellent service as Chief Editor of the Children's Encyclopaedia; the award for the best research thesis submitted in Indian Universities in the field of Art and Literature, 'The Kesava Dev Centenary Memorial Award', 'Thakazhi Sahithya Award', 'Mother Theresa Award', 'KCBC Award', 'Kerala Shree Award', 'Kesava Dev Award' etc.

He was also honoured by the Government of Kerala for his contributions to Malayalam Language and Literature. George also won 'The Kerala Sahithya Academy Award' twice for his novel 'Illam' in 1980 and travelogue 'Adarunna Akaasham'.

Some of his major publications are Akale Akasham, Uzhavuchalukal, Ulkkadal, Illam, Kalthamara, Kamana, Ezhuthapurangal, Samathalangalkkappuram, HridayathiloruVal, Parvathangalile Kaattu, Orchid, etc.