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"New American Monarch unveils the transformative journey of an individual navigating through the complexities of self-discovery, adversity, and resilience. Through a blend of poignant narratives and vivid poetry, this collection delves into the essence of change, mirroring the metamorphosis of a caterpillar into a butterfly as a metaphor for human growth amidst profound challenges. New American Monarch resonates with those at the crossroads of identity, offering a reflective and empowering exploration of the struggles and triumphs that define the path to personal evolution. This book is a testament to the beauty of becoming, which we always are, inviting readers to embrace their own journeys of renewal and the profound realizations that accompany the process of transformation." -JAVON JOHNSON, AUTHOR OF KILLING POETRY: BLACKNESS AND THE MAKING OF SLAM AND SPOKEN WORD COMMUNITIES AND AINT NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK
"Nature is available to us, is family to us, so that we might know ourselves better. Marcel Fable Price knows that to confront is to erupt and to name is to detonate. He brings the chrysalis and the communion wine, a birthing story and a lamentation. With New American Monarch, Fable Price understands and accepts, perhaps even at great risk to himself, that the only way out is through, and that ruptures are foundational to metamorphosis. This book is an invitation to revel." -DOMINIQUE CHRISTINA, AUTHOR / EDUCATOR / CONCEPTUAL INSTALLATION ARTIST
"Marcel uses extended metaphor, both within each piece and across multiple poems, with the grace of a robin landing on a street sign. He explores a multitude of themes in this work, such as grief, gentrification, becoming unapologetic, and detoxifying one's behavior, but he unites them as he explores the topic of change. If the change isn't for the better, it teaches us a lesson, or makes us stronger." -ANTHONY MCPHERSON, POET / DANCER / MUSICIAN / WRITER
"Marcel Fable Price returns with a fresh and inspired collection of poems. In this anthology, Fable delves into his personal evolution, truly living up to his name. This collection is a beacon of innovation, offering readers hope and insightful reflections. It explores the intricacies of confronting the past, embracing the present, and striving for personal growth and evolution." -MASAKI TAKAHASHI MASAKI, 2022-2024 LANSING POET LAUREATE, FOUNDER OF THE POETRY ROOM
"Nature is available to us, is family to us, so that we might know ourselves better. Marcel Fable Price knows that to confront is to erupt and to name is to detonate. He brings the chrysalis and the communion wine, a birthing story and a lamentation. With New American Monarch, Fable Price understands and accepts, perhaps even at great risk to himself, that the only way out is through, and that ruptures are foundational to metamorphosis. This book is an invitation to revel." -DOMINIQUE CHRISTINA, AUTHOR / EDUCATOR / CONCEPTUAL INSTALLATION ARTIST
"Marcel uses extended metaphor, both within each piece and across multiple poems, with the grace of a robin landing on a street sign. He explores a multitude of themes in this work, such as grief, gentrification, becoming unapologetic, and detoxifying one's behavior, but he unites them as he explores the topic of change. If the change isn't for the better, it teaches us a lesson, or makes us stronger." -ANTHONY MCPHERSON, POET / DANCER / MUSICIAN / WRITER
"Marcel Fable Price returns with a fresh and inspired collection of poems. In this anthology, Fable delves into his personal evolution, truly living up to his name. This collection is a beacon of innovation, offering readers hope and insightful reflections. It explores the intricacies of confronting the past, embracing the present, and striving for personal growth and evolution." -MASAKI TAKAHASHI MASAKI, 2022-2024 LANSING POET LAUREATE, FOUNDER OF THE POETRY ROOM