Lowell native’s first novel features local landmarks

… , a schoolgirl from a French-Canadian family working as a paper … was also inspired by Lowell native and renowned author Jack Kerouac … said. “We share a French-Canadian heritage and upbringing in Centralville …… , a schoolgirl from a French-Canadian family working as a paper … was also inspired by Lowell native and renowned author Jack Kerouac … said. “We share a French-Canadian heritage and upbringing in Centralville …