Iman Hariri-Kia is an Iranian-American writer, editor, and author born and based in New York City.
A Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, recipient of the Annabelle Bonner medal, and nationally acclaimed journalist, she covers sex, relationships, identity, and adolescence. Her work has appeared in Vogue, New York Magazine’s The Cut, Harper’s Bazaar, Teen Vogue, and other outlets. She is also the co-host of Webby-award winning podcast, Sounds Like A Cult.
Iman previously served as the Deputy Editor of Her Campus, where she acted as an editorial site lead and relaunched the brand for a Gen Z audience, as well as the Sex & Relationships Editor of Bustle and Elite Daily, where she hosted the YouTube series "No Shame Sex-Ed." Iman has written extensively about her experience with detox teas and laxative-based bulimia. Through Harvard Striped, she began working with lawmakers on legislation that would ban the sale of diet products to minors. Iman has appeared on the TODAY show, CBS, DailyMail TV, and New York 1 News to talk about her activism and has testified in City Hall. Apple Books named Iman one of its writers to watch.
Her debut novel, A Hundred Other Girls, a smart, modern story about the shifting media landscape and one Middle Eastern American writer finding her place in it, was published in summer 2022. It was named Barnes & Nobles' August Fiction Pick, as well as one of the best books of the summer by Good Morning America, USA Today, the New York Post, Harper's Bazaar, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, and more. Kirkus Reviews calls A Hundred Other Girls "a refreshing take on the classic media-insider-insider novel, championing the value of passion and thoughtfulness over career." CBS Studios and Uzo Aduba's Meynon Media are adapting the novel for television.
Iman’s sophomore novel, The Most Famous Girl In The World, a campy, scathing indictment of modern celebrity and a thrilling rollercoaster ride of unhinged hijinks, was published in fall 2024. It was named Harper’s Bazaar’s September Book Club Pick, as well as one of the best books of the fall by Bustle, Cosmopolitan, Katie Couric, The Knot, Author Link, Canadian Living, and more. Booklist calls The Most Famous Girl In The World “a propulsive satire that will be catnip for fans of true-crime scammer stories, but also provides a cutting commentary on society’s fascination with fame and social media.” CBS Studios and Damon Wayans Jr.’s Two Shakes Entertainment are adapting the novel for television.
Her third novel, Female Fantasy, a meta love letter to the romance community and a joyful celebration of fandom in all forms, was published in fall 2025. It was named the inaugural title from Hearst's new hybrid imprint, Cosmo Reads, as well as one of the best books of the year by Kirkus Reviews, Publisher's Weekly, Elle Magazine, Goodreads, Cosmopolitan, Bustle, and more. Publisher's Weekly's starred review calls Female Fantasy "A hilarious and intelligent romp...Hariri-Kia skillfully weaves the two story lines into a celebration of the romance genre and a powerful message of self-acceptance. Riotously entertaining and genuinely moving, this will speak to anyone who’s ever felt shamed for being a hopeless romantic."
Iman’s forthcoming novel, Once in a Timeline, will be published on October 13.
You can often find her writing about her personal life on the internet, much to her parents’ dismay.