Jonathan Safran Foer, born on February 21, 1977, is a distinguished American novelist and educator, widely celebrated for his inventive and impactful works. His literary journey commenced with the publication of Everything Is Illuminated in 2002, a novel that garnered immediate acclaim for its innovative narrative structure and profound emotional depth. His subsequent novel, Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close, released in 2005, further solidified his reputation as a master storyteller, exploring themes of grief and resilience in the aftermath of tragedy.

In addition to his fiction, Foer has made significant contributions to non-fiction, most notably with Eating Animals in 2009, a compelling exploration of the ethics of food consumption and its impact on our planet. His continued engagement with environmental issues is evident in his 2019 work, We Are the Weather: Saving the Planet Begins at Breakfast. Beyond his writing, Foer is dedicated to nurturing the next generation of writers as a professor of creative writing at New York University.