The Jonathan apple is a medium-sized apple with a thick, smooth skin that is mostly red with a yellow blush. It has a high amount of acid and juice, but is still sweet and can be used for various dishes. There are two theories about its origin, and it is primarily grown in Washington state. […]
Jonathan Coulton is a singer/songwriter known for his quirky lyrics and marketing savvy. He gained a cult following by providing his music for free. His style blends pop culture references, offbeat musical subjects, and music tailored for computer geeks. His “Thing a Week” project proved digital downloads could be a lucrative means of employment. Coulton’s […]
Jonathan Kozol is an American writer and social justice advocate who focuses on entrenched grassroots inequality, especially in the American school system. He graduated from Harvard in 1958 and became involved in the civil rights movement in 1964. He was fired from his position as a public school teacher for teaching Langston Hughes poetry in […]
Jonathan Larson was an American playwright and composer known for Rent. He had a background in music and theater, and worked on unsuccessful shows before creating Rent. He wanted to make theater accessible to younger audiences and Rent became a huge success after his death, winning a Pulitzer Prize and four Tony Awards. Jonathan Larson […]
Jonathan Lethem is an American writer known for blending genres in his novels. His mother’s death and upbringing in Brooklyn influence his writing. He has been married three times and has one son. His works include Gun, with Occasional Music, Motherless Brooklyn, and The Fortress of Solitude. Jonathan Lethem, born Jonathan Allen Lethem in Brooklyn […]
Jonathan Safran Foer’s novels, Everything is Illuminated and Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, use humor to address coping with tragedy. Foer’s experimental writing style and Jewish culture immersion in Everything is Illuminated and use of 9/11 as a background in Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close have garnered both praise and criticism. In the aftermath of […]
