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Tahereh Mafi was born on November 9, 1988 in Connecticut, United States. Public records list Tahereh Mafi as a novelist, children's writer and science fiction writer. That works out to 37 years old in 2026. Schooling on record includes University High School.
My Take
Mafi is one of the more emotionally precise voices in contemporary young adult fiction. Best known for the Shatter Me series, she captures the turbulence of adolescence in language that feels lived rather than observed, which is exactly why young readers connect so fiercely with her work. As an Iranian-American author writing across science fiction and children's literature, she brings a perspective that broadens the genre rather than repeating it. I respect writers who treat teen emotion with full seriousness instead of condescension. Working out of Santa Monica and still producing, she remains an author whose next move I genuinely anticipate.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tahereh Mafi
- Name (Japanese)
- タヘラ・マフィ
- Reading
- たへら・まふぃ
- Born
- November 9, 1988 (age 37)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Dragon
- Origin
- Connecticut, United States
- Occupation
- writer / novelist / children's writer / science fiction writer / young adult author
2. Background
- High school
- University High School
- University
- University High School
3. Links
- Official sitehttp://www.taherehbooks.com/
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tahereh%20Mafi
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q17067170
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tahereh Mafi born?
Born November 9, 1988 (age 37).
Where is Tahereh Mafi from?
Tahereh Mafi is from Connecticut, United States.
What does Tahereh Mafi do?
Tahereh Mafi works as writer, novelist, children's writer, science fiction writer, young adult author.
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