Eto Mori

Eto Mori (森 絵都, Mori Eto, born January 2, 1968) is a Japanese author of children's literature and young adult fiction. She is known for her sensitive portrayals of adolescence and coming-of-age themes, often exploring complex social issues and emotional growth.

Mori was born in Tokyo, Japan. She began writing in her early twenties, and her debut novel リズム (Rhythm) was published in 1990.

Mori has received numerous prestigious awards for her work, including the Naoki Prize for Colorful (2005), which was later adapted into an animated film. Other notable works include Diving!!, which was adapted into a live-action film and a television drama, and Kaze ni Maiagaru Vinyl Sheet (A Vinyl Sheet Soaring in the Wind), winner of the Sankei Children's Publishing Cultural Award.

Her writing style is often characterized by its delicate and evocative language, and her stories frequently resonate with readers of all ages. She is considered one of the most important and influential contemporary Japanese authors of youth literature. Her works have been translated into several languages.