Eiko Kadono made her debut as an author in 1970. Her best-known work, Kiki's Delivery Service, was first published in 1985 and later adapted into an animated film, as well as stage and live-action productions. The beloved series also includes Kiki and the New Magic and Kiki and the Other Witch. Kadono has published nearly two hundred original works and received numerous accolades, including the Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2018 and recognition on the IBBY Honor List for Kiki's Delivery Service. In 2023, the Kiki's Museum of Literature opened in Tokyo in celebration of her work.