Zak Smith transforms his four-year college experience into a heartfelt collection of poetry exploring the challenges, relationships and personal growth that shape the journey to graduation.
Mount St. Joseph University is celebrating preservice teacher Zak Smith on the release of his debut book, A Writer Unblocked: The Poems of Collegiate Life: A Chronological Collection of Poems Spanning 4 Years.
Through a collection of poems written throughout his college experience, Smith takes readers on a personal journey beginning in his freshman dorm and continuing through the milestones, challenges and reflections of collegiate life. His work explores the heartache, recovery, hope, relationships and personal growth that shape the path toward earning a degree.
Smith’s accomplishment reflects his passion for creativity, self-reflection and meaningful connection. As a future educator, his willingness to share his experiences and voice highlights the power of storytelling and the importance of authentic expression.
Congratulations to Zak on this exciting milestone!
A Writer Unblocked is available now in paperback on Amazon.