About:
I’m a sophomore at Sammamish High School, and just recently self-published a collection of poetry on Amazon, walking down the sensory strip, highlighting my path through life as a young woman of color. I’m donating all proceeds of my book to Udayan Care, which fosters love, guidance, and education to poor, and orphaned children throughout India. I also dedicate my time to inspiring elementary students through Creative Poetry Class at Open Window School.
What I'm Inspired By:
+ Other poets that force me to reflect
+ My fellow poets at the Hugo House Young Writers Cohort
+ My dreaming state
+ Musicians and their lyrics
+ My bedside post-it notes
Favorite Poet:
Rupi Kaur
My biggest dream:
My next dream is to publish another collection before I graduate high school.
Name of my book, and where to buy:
+ walking down the sensory strip, can be purchased on Amazon and at local bookstores around the greater-Seattle area: Elliott Bay Book Co., Island Books, BookTree Kirkland, Third Place Books
+ https://www.amazon.com/s?k=sejal+akerkar&ref=nb_sb_noss_2
A poem from my recent book:
pâro
by sejal akerkar
(n) the feeling that even though you trudge strenuously through sandy desperation
the camel only moved a foot when miles
of dunes role through your lens
