A Rabbit in Search of a Rolex and other Hyperboles, Mysteries, Parables and Fantasias by Regie Cabico
November 15, 2023
$18.00
Regie Cabico’s first full-length poetry collection includes more than four dozen new poems that reflect on the poet’s life. Inspired by Frank O’Hara and Gertrude Stein, A Rabbit in Search of a Rolex is a multiverse of surreal and witty meditations, a tarot of micro-poetic divinations. Maryland Poet Laureate Grace Cavalieri wrote, “This is poetry of light and hope.” Cover art for the book is by Wayson Jones.
Dipped in Cerulean by Brandon Douglas
October 10, 2023
$18.00
Dipped in Cerulean is the debut collection by Washington, D.C. poet Brandon Douglas, winner of the 2023 DC Poet Project. The book documents the author’s coming of age, including his experiences from youth to fatherhood and from student to teacher. Khadijah Z. Ali-Coleman, author of The Summoning of Black Joy, wrote, “Navigates the waters of deep parental love, social justice, and the Black experience with gentle honesty, thoughtful reflection and jolting sensitivity. A deeply connecting collection.” Cover art for the book is by Yetunde Sapp.
Words for the World edited by Holly Karapetkova, Amasa Maleski, Kashvi Ramani, and Liam Mason
July 15, 2023
$24.00
An anthology by Arlington youth writers, Words for the World is a collection of responses to a world struck by pandemic tragedy, inequality, and mental health crisis. The book encourages readers to believe in the future of our community. Zach Powers, artistic director for The Writer’s Center, described, “These poems are moving and striking and, most of all, wise. Prepare to be wowed.” Words of for the World is edited by Arlington County, Virginia, poet laureate Holly Karapetkova, youth laureates Amasa Maleski and Kashvi Ramani, and youth ambassador Liam Mason. Cover art for the book is by Pia Cruz.
Silent Tenants by Alberto Roblest, translations by Maritza Rivera
May 15, 2023
$18.00
Silent Tenants / Inquilinos Mudos, is a bilingual collection of poetry by Mexican-American author Alberto Roblest, inspired by the author’s experience of his Hispanic immigrant neighbors during the pandemic. Published with English language translations by Maritza Rivera, these poems cross boundaries of culture to celebrate life. Gregory Luce wrote, “This masterful book gives voice to immigrants, workers, the often invisible travelers through the city.” Cover art for the book is by Alvaro Sanchez.