Hiromi Goto is a Japanese-Canadian author known for her contributions to the genres of speculative fiction, fantasy, and young adult literature. Born in Chiba-ken, Japan, in 1966, she moved to Canada with her family at a young age. Goto's work often explores themes of identity, sexuality, race, migration, and the experiences of the Asian diaspora in North America. Her writing is marked by its evocative prose, imaginative storytelling, and deep emotional resonance. One of her notable works is the novel "Chorus of Mushrooms" (1994), which brought her critical acclaim and earned her the Commonwealth Writers' Prize for Best First Book in the Canada-Caribbean region. Her young adult novel, "Half World" (2009), also received recognition, including the Sunburst Award for Excellence in Canadian Literature of the Fantastic. Through her fiction, Goto actively challenges traditional narratives and creates space for diverse and often underrepresented voices.