Kevin Fenton

Kevin Fenton’s first book, Merit Badges, won the AWP Prize for the Novel. His memoir, Leaving Rollingstone, was described by Patricia Hampl as “the most important memoir to come out of the Midwest (or anywhere) in years.” “Song of My People” is excerpted from his forthcoming novel, Cyan Magenta Yellow Black, which will be published in 2025 by Black Lawrence Press. He holds a BA from Beloit College and a JD and an MFA from the University of Minnesota. He works in advertising.