Iman Hariri-Kia
Born 1995 · Age 30
Iman Hariri-Kia is a New York–based writer, editor, and novelist who covers sex, relationships, identity, and adolescence. She is the author of A Hundred Other Girls (2022) and the forthcoming The Most Famous Girl in the World (Sept 2024) and Female Fantasy (Oct 14, 2025). Her journalism has appeared in Teen Vogue, Vogue, The Cut, Cosmopolitan, Bustle and more.
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Born and raised in New York City
Born and raised in New York City; grew up in Greenwich Village above her mother's architecture firm Hariri & Hariri.
Childhood influence: exposed to architecture and creative practice
Grew up physically and psychologically above her mother and aunt's architecture firm; engaged in model-building and creative activities as a child, which steered her toward writing rather than visual arts.
First published op-ed in Huffington Post
Wrote her first op-ed at age 15 for The Huffington Post about experiencing Islamophobia in post–9/11 New York.
Began creative writing studies and literary internships
While in school she began creative writing and completed multiple literary internships at journals and magazines (general college years).
Interned at Surface magazine
Internship at Surface magazine during college; learned how a print magazine operates.
College honors thesis on female puberty
As a college senior she wrote an honors thesis on the nine stages of female puberty, reflecting her early interest in adolescence and female bodies.
Joined Teen Vogue (entry-level assistant/writer)
Started working at Teen Vogue right out of school; began covering identity and fashion during the magazine's sociopolitical evolution.
Teen Vogue print edition folded; laid off
Worked at Teen Vogue until the print magazine folded in 2017; this period informed future fiction and career perspective.
Joined Bustle as staff writer
After Teen Vogue, she joined Bustle as a staff writer reporting to the sex and relationships editor (date range post-2017).
Sex and dating editor at League Daily
Worked as the sex and dating editor at League Daily, covering sexuality, gender identity, sexual health, and consent education.
Returned to Bustle; relaunched Sex & Relationships vertical
Returned to Bustle to relaunch the sex and relationships vertical and continued building an audience in that beat; also wrote a column for Man Repeller.
Started first novel while working full-time at Elite Daily
Began writing what became A Hundred Other Girls in late 2019 while working full-time at Elite Daily; wrote the first draft over 3–4 months in secret.
Shelved manuscript during COVID-19 pandemic
After initial drafting and early editing, shelved her novel in March 2020 due to the pandemic and low creative energy.
Returned to novel and began querying agents
Revisited her manuscript in summer 2020 amid publishing conversations about diversity; began querying agents.
Signed with literary agent
Signed with an agent in late August 2020 after querying her manuscript.
Manuscript went on submission and was sold
Submitted to publishers in fall 2020 and sold her debut novel (A Hundred Other Girls); began official editorial work the following year.
Worked with editor on debut novel
Worked officially with her book editor in 2021 as part of the publication process for her debut novel.
Left full-time editorial role to write full-time
Left her full-time editorial position (Her Campus Media) about a month before her book's release to focus on fiction and freelance writing full-time.
First public book signing (Walter E. Washington Convention Center)
Held her first-time signing at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in June 2022 during her early book events/tour.
Debut novel A Hundred Other Girls published
A Hundred Other Girls was published on July 26, 2022 to critical acclaim; the novel draws on her experiences in modern media and New York City.
Barnes & Noble August fiction pick
Barnes & Noble selected A Hundred Other Girls as its August fiction pick (August 2022).
Turned in second novel manuscript
Announced she turned in her second novel on August 1 (year referenced in interviews, associated with post-debut drafting/revisions).
Attended National Book Awards
Mentioned attending the National Book Awards in November (attended last year in interviews); participated in book-world events.
Named a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (listed on personal/site bio)
Listed on her biography as a Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree (year not specified in sources; widely reported on her site/bio).
Recipient of the Annabelle Bonner medal (listed on bios)
Described as a recipient of the Annabelle Bonner medal (likely a collegiate award); used as a credential on author bios.
Profile/interview in Madame Architect
Featured in Madame Architect (March 12, 2024) discussing media, publishing, her family influence, and career advice.
Sophomore novel The Most Famous Girl in the World published (scheduled)
The Most Famous Girl in the World scheduled for publication in September 2024; premise: a reporter obsesses over exposing a famous scam artist who gains notoriety.
Described as a bestselling author
Author bio lists her as a bestselling author of A Hundred Other Girls and The Most Famous Girl in the World; 'bestselling' status referenced on official site.
Active freelance journalism and newsletter
Continues to freelance for publications (Vogue, The Cut, Harper's Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Teen Vogue, New York Magazine) and runs a newsletter 'Cherry Picked'.
Upcoming novel Female Fantasy release (scheduled)
Female Fantasy is scheduled for publication on October 14, 2025 (listed on author site).
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