Illinois State Historical Society Honors Local Writer

Ellie Sevigny
Feb 1, 2022
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The Illinois State Historical Society is honoring Joe Paradis at their annual award program on April 9. Joe Paradis is being honored for his book Looking for Cornbread: Coming of Age in Small Town America Circa 1950-60s.

Paradis has been featured on the Book Corner of The Burg newspaper.

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