Jia Tolentino

Jia Tolentino

Name	Jia Tolentino
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Birth date	1988
Birth place	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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Occupation	Writer, Journalist
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Notable works	Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion
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Jia Tolentino (born 1988) is an American writer and journalist, best known for her work as a staff writer at The New Yorker and her critically acclaimed essay collection, Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion. Her writing often explores themes of contemporary culture, feminism, and the complexities of identity in the digital age.

Early Life and Education

Jia Tolentino was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, and raised in Houston, Texas. She attended the University of Virginia, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. Tolentino later pursued a Master of Fine Arts in fiction at the University of Michigan.

Career

Tolentino began her career in journalism as an editor at The Hairpin, a women's interest blog, and later at Jezebel, a feminist blog. Her work at these publications helped establish her voice as a sharp and insightful commentator on issues of gender, culture, and society.

In 2016, Tolentino joined The New Yorker as a staff writer. Her essays and reported pieces have covered a wide range of topics, including the influence of the internet on personal identity, the cultural impact of social media, and the intersections of politics and pop culture.

Trick Mirror

In 2019, Tolentino published her first book, Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion, a collection of nine essays that examine the self-deceptive nature of modern life. The book was well-received by critics and readers alike, praised for its incisive analysis and engaging prose. Trick Mirror became a New York Times Best Seller and solidified Tolentino's reputation as a leading voice in contemporary non-fiction.

Writing Style and Themes

Tolentino's writing is characterized by its clarity, wit, and depth of analysis. She often employs a personal narrative style, weaving her own experiences into broader cultural critiques. Her work frequently addresses the paradoxes of modern life, particularly the ways in which technology and social media shape our perceptions of reality and self.

Personal Life

Tolentino resides in Brooklyn, New York. She is known for her thoughtful engagement with her readers and her active presence on social media platforms, where she continues to discuss and explore the themes central to her work.

Also see

• The New Yorker
• Trick Mirror: Reflections on Self-Delusion
• Feminism
• Digital culture
• Social media