CONNECTING COMMUNITIES
IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
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Notable Personalities
Born, Raised, or Became Famous in Lake, Porter Counties Indiana
and Surrounding Illinois Communities.

 
 

J. Patrick Lewis

Born May 5, 1942 in Gary, Indiana.
Mr. Lewis is a successful author, economist, poet and educator.  He graduated from Wirt High School and went on to obtain his Ph.D.; writing his dissertation on the Soviet economy.  His articles have been published in academic journals such as The Nation, The Progressive and Technology Review.  He has also contributed stories in Ms. Cricket, Ranger Rick and Highlights magazine for children.  He is most known for his children's books such as The Tsar and the Amazing Cow, The Moonbow of Mr. B. Bones, Ridicholas Nicholas, The Frog Princess and Christmas of the Reddle Moon just to name a few.

Additional Information Links: J. Patrick Lewis | Children's Poet & Author
 
 

If you know of a notable personality that is not on this list, who was born or raised in Lake , Porter Counties Indiana or Surrounding Illinois Communities please feel free to e-mail your suggestions to: ljackson@lakeco.lib.in.us
Page was last updated on December 15, 2007

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