Poetry Book Aimed at High School Students

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From television to poetry - a local author/speaker releases a new motivational poetry book.

North Central substitute teacher and after-school television talk show host Blair Karsch has published the book, Bigger Than Cool: Motivational and Inspirational Thought Provoking Poetry."

"Kids need a connection to why they're in school," said Karsch. "Hopefully, this book will give them some sort of connection." The 236-page book contains more than 500 poems ranging from learning to family to race relations.

Karsch thinks kids need a tie to the real world.

"I think I speak in the kid's language," he said.

Karsch hopes to reach kids through the rhythm and beat of his poetry and to put a "positive perspective on the issues to facilitate a positive outcome."

Although he has sent copies of his book to publishers, Karsch is currently publishing and marketing the book himself.

The book is now available for $15 at Chapters, Borders, Barnes & Nobles and Treehouse bookstores, as well as Grateful Threads and PAK Mail stores. The book can also be purchased by mail by sending a check to 9425 N. Meridian, Suite 152, Indianapolis, IN 46260 or calling 971-2626.