April White is a writer and historian. She previously worked as a writer and editor at Atlas Obscura and at Smithsonian Magazine. She holds a master’s degree in history and has told surprising tales from the archives for publications including the Washington Post and The Atavist Magazine. 

In addition, April has written and co-written a shelf full of cookbooks and urban agriculture books, including Lemonade with Zest, which the New York Times called “a tome to turn to when life gives you lemons.” She is also the former food editor of Philadelphia Magazine.