“The Reformatory – Tales From Green Bay’s Maximum Security Prison” provides inside look behind the walls
(Green Bay, WI) – Author and Green Bay native Joe Verdegan has
announced he’ll host the launch for his newest book “The Reformatory – Tales From Green Bay’s Maximum Security Prison” at a book signing Saturday, Dec. 5 at Lenny’s Tap located on Green Bay’s west side.
Verdegan worked at the 125-year-old Green Bay Correctional Institution for nearly 27 years, retiring in July 2020.
Through his book Verdegan shares tales from his interviews with more than 150 of his former co-workers.
“I’ve known Lenny’s Tap owner Marty Leonhard and it’s a well-respected pub that’s been on Broadway since 1975,” Verdegan said. “It’s a comfy establishment and will offer a great venue for us to launch this book.”
The signing will last from 12 p.m. through 4 p.m.
“We’re extending our hours for this event so we can have folks trickle in steadily all day long and do so in a safe manner,” Verdegan explained. “And for those who aren’t comfortable with that we totally understand and respect that. Folks can pre-order their copy of the book at joeverdegan.com.”
The GPS address for Lenny’s Tap is 431 North Broadway, Green Bay, WI 54303.
The book will be Verdegan’s third he’s authored which will be published through Pedal Down Promotions in Manitowoc, Wis.
This will be Verdegan’s sixth book he has penned. His other five titles all documented local and regional stock car racing history in Wisconsin and Michigan. All Verdegan’s other five titles will be for sale at this signing at the discounted price of just $15 per book.
For more details you can email Verdegan at jverdegan2@gmail.com. For more information on Pedal Down Promotions you can reach publisher Jeff Pederson at pedaldownpromotions@gmail.com.
VERDEGAN’S PRIOR TITLES
2015 “Life In The Past Lane – a history of stock car racing in Northeast Wisconsin from 1950-1980”
Publisher – M and B Global Solutions
2016 “Wisconsin International Raceway – Where The Big Ones Run”
Publisher – M and B Global Solutions
2017 “Life In The Past Lane – The Next Generation”
Publisher – M and B Global Solutions
2018 “The Bird & The Bear”
Publisher – Pedal Down Promotions
2019 “Racing In The 906”
Publisher – Pedal Down Promotions