Young looks 'Down Range' at his first two books

A local high school teacher has made the leap as a self-published author, writing two books in the past two years.

Jack Young, originally from Colstrip, is Harlem High School's social studies teacher. He said that in 2016 he began writing his first book over summer vacation.

He said that even as a child he dabbled in some writing and enjoyed reading, having a vivid imagination that created larger-than-life worlds.

Then, after teaching in Harlem for a number of years, he saw many students graduate, as well as some who have died, and made the decision to pursue writing, Young said.

"I got to thi...