The It Girl is the first book in The It Girl series. It was written in 2005 by a ghostwriter with suggestions from Cecily von Ziegesar. It is a spin-off from the Gossip Girl series aimed toward young adults. The book follows Jenny Humphrey as she enrolls at an elite boarding school in Upstate New York. The cover model for the first edition (illustrated) is Hope Hicks, who would later be appointed as White House Communications Director in September 2017.