Omar Holmon – “Meanwhile in Middle-Earth”

Rustbelt 2019

“Meanwhile in Middle-Earth, me and my niggas tying bandanas around the horns of our unicorns.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Omar Holmon, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

Grab your copy of Omar’s incredible book, WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY, now available to order!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from George Abraham & Kerrin McCadden!

Steven Willis – “No Black Boys Die on Mother’s Day”

Performing at Rustbelt 2019.

“We, the proof of our grandmother’s blessings. We, the evidence that the prayers of the righteous avail as much.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Steven Willis, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Kerrin McCadden & George Abraham!

George Abraham – “Heritage”

Featuring at Honey.

“Every man I’ve held with palm was once capable of breaking me because we lost our countries before we lost our bodies.”

Don’t miss this great poem from George Abraham, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Get your copy of George Abraham debut book, BIRTHRIGHT, now available to order!

Daniel – “Call Me by Your Name” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I think a lot about toxic masculinity and how no one talks about the kind of sexual agency we place on young boys.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Daniel, performing at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from George Abraham & Kerrin McCadden!

Raych Jackson – “The First Public Panic Attack is at Church Camp”

Featuring at Honey.

“The first public panic attack is at church camp surrounded by saints who believe terror is what a sinner deserves.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Raych Jackson, featuring at Honey.

Raych’s book, EVEN THE SAINTS AUDITION, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Kerrin McCadden & George Abraham!

Kerrin McCadden – “Weeks After My Brother Overdoses”

Reading from Keep This To Yourself

“No one will let me have my sadness or tally what I’ve lost. I make lists like recipes for how to go on alone.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kerrin McCadden, reading from her new book, Keep This To Yourself.

Grab your copy of Kerrin’s powerful book, KEEP THIS TO YOURSELF – Winner of the 2018 Button Poetry Prize, now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Adam Falkner!