Hanya Yanagihara – American novelist of the 21st century, author of A Little Life and The People in the Trees, shortlisted for the Booker Prize. Born to Hawaiian Japanese parents, she balances fiction with journalism as editor-in-chief of The New York Times Style Magazine. Her works explore trauma, friendship, art, and cultural taboos, earning her a reputation as one of the most debated contemporary voices.
📚 A Little Life became a cult international bestseller. 🏆 Shortlisted for the Booker Prize and the U.S. National Book Award. 🌺 Grew up in Hawaii in a Japanese family. 📖 Her debut The People in the Trees was inspired by a real controversial case. ✍️ Worked as an editor at Conde Nast Traveler before joining NYT. 🎭 A Little Life was adapted for the stage in London and Amsterdam. 💬 Known for her emotionally overwhelming and uncompromising prose. 🌍 Her books have been translated into many languages worldwide. 🖼 Has a deep interest in photography and visual arts. 📦 Her novels spark intense discussions among critics and psychologists. 🙂 Curious note: despite global fame, she maintains a reserved, private lifestyle.