Local Poet's Book To Be Included at International Book Fair

Poet and retired Boyertown Area School District educator Phil Repko's book of poems, Pieces of April, will be one of the books on display at the  2025 Frankfurt Book Fair in Germany, October 15- 19.

The event is the world largest international trade Book fair that gathers thousands of publishers, authors, agents, and book lovers from around the globe. An annual event, it is described as a "dynamic hub for celebrating books and connecting stories with readers worldwide."   

According to Amazon.com, where the collection of Repko's poems can be purchased, "Customers praise the poetry's traditional style, with one noting its musical flow. The book conveys raw emotion with precision, and one  customer describes it as an uplifting evening of thought and reflection."    

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