Zorz Sarri (born Georgia Sarivaxevani, 22 August 1923) is a Greek actress and author renowned for her pioneering role in modern children's and young adult literature in Greece, alongside her notable contributions to film and theater. Born in Athens to a French mother and a Greek father from Asia Minor, she studied theater in Athens and later in Paris, participated in the Resistance during the Axis occupation of Greece, and self-exiled to Paris amid the Greek Civil War in 1947 before returning permanently in 1962. Following the 1967 military coup, which curtailed her acting opportunities, Sarri focused on writing, debuting with the novel The Treasure of Vagia in 1969—a timeless classic inspired by her childhood experiences that became a bestseller and staple in Greek schools. In collaboration with Alki Zei, she helped redefine Greek young adult fiction through realistic, socially conscious narratives that incorporate historical and political themes while treating young readers as thoughtful individuals capable of engaging with complex issues. Her acting career spanned Greek cinema from the 1950s to the 1980s, with memorable roles in films including Phaedra (1962) by Jules Dassin and Crime Backstage (1960), the latter earning her the Best Supporting Actress award at the Thessaloniki Film Festival. Sarri's literary output, marked by vivid language and themes of freedom, humanity, and social justice, earned her numerous honors, including the 1994 Children's Literary Book Prize and a nomination for the Hans Christian Andersen International Award. She died on 9 June 2012 in Athens, leaving a lasting legacy in both Greek literature and performing arts.