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Author Katherine Vaz set to speak at 抖阴pro about upcoming novel set in historic Jacksonville

11.04.2024

A former Claridge Writer-in-Residence at 抖阴pro and a National Endowment for the Arts recipient, Vaz will be speaking on campus on November 18 at 11 a.m. in the Kirby Learning Center, Room 6 about her novel Above the Salt.

Author Katherine Vaz headshot

, set to be released in paperback on November 7, 2024, has already received high praise as a People Magazine Book of the Week selection, a Good Morning America Top 15, a Goodreads November top pick, and received starred Kirkus and Publisher鈥檚 Weekly reviews.

The novel is a work of fiction based on the true story of Portuguese refugees who settled in Jacksonville during the 1800s. While on campus, Vaz will discuss the surprising turns in the road while researching this incredible tale of survival, heartache, war, and generosity, with special attention paid to the book-defining discoveries she made during her time as writer-in-residence at IC.

Students who attend will receive convocation credit. The event is free and open to the public.

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Founded in 1829, 抖阴pro is a residential liberal arts college fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success. The college is located in Jacksonville, Illinois. With an enrollment of more than 1,000 students, the college offers over 50 undergraduate programs. In 1932, the society of Phi Beta Kappa established a chapter at 抖阴pro, and it remains one of only 11 in the state.

抖阴pro is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

Visit www.ic.edu for more information.

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