Jay Winik

The author of the New York Times bestselling April1865, The Great Upheaval, and 1944, Jay Winik is renowned for his creative approach to history. The Baltimore Sun called him "one of our nation's leading public historians." He is a popular public speaker and a frequent television and radio guest. He has been a regular contributor to The Wall Street Journal book review section, as well as to The New York Times. His many national media appearances include the Today show, Good Morning America, World News Tonight, NPR, and FOX News. He is a former board member of the National Endowment for the Humanities.