Karimi is the author of the illustrated book Above us the Milky Way: An Illuminated Alphabet, published by Deep Vellum, in 2020). The book was Karimi's first, is autobiographical, and incorporates family photographs and watercolour paintings. The book follows the stories of five sisters, who are born in Afghanistan and relocate to the United States. It was described by D Magazine as "gorgeous". It was re-released in audiobook format in 2021. The book inspired the 2022 exhibit Above Us the Milky Way in Void Gallery, Belfast.
