Kerrin McCadden – “Losing”

Reading from Keep This To Yourself

“My brother is lost. I can’t find my brother. I say it over again, ‘when I lost my brother.”

Don’t miss this amazing 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 Omar Holmon & George Abraham!

Angelica Maria Aguilera – “A World in Which My Body is Elected President” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Under this presidency, all native tongues are welcome here.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Angelica Maria Aguilera, 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 Omar Holmon & George Abraham!

Jared Singer – “Living Trust, or the Proper Use of My Body”

Featuring at Honey

“To my own memory, I leave my words. They are far from perfect and were frequently misused, but they were heartfelt and honest. The only legacy I could ever accept.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , 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 Omar Holmon & George Abraham!

Brenna Twohy – “Someone Lives in Apartment Four”

Featuring at Honey.

“Believe me, I know about the word empty and the many meanings it can bear.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Brenna Twohy, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

Brenna’s book, SWALLOWTAIL, 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 George Abraham & Omar Holmon!

Michael Lee – “Joyous Work” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live

“We find there are other ways to pray, like working the palms raw.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Michael Lee, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Grab your copy of Michael’s powerful book, THE ONLY WORLDS WE KNOW , 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 George Abraham & Kerrin McCadden!

Ebony Stewart – “Sway” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“This shit is magic, you’d have to be a Black girl to understand. Show ‘em how it all got started, how the bricks got laid.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ebony Stewart, 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 & Omar Holmon!

Adam Falkner – “Look At Me Now”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“Fill me with praise I cannot sleep without.”

Don’t miss this unbelievable poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s highly-anticipated debut book, THE WILLIES, 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 George Abraham & Kerrin McCadden!

Porsha Olayiwola – “Today is a Day of Tiny Massacres” (Button Live)

Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Before I leave my home, I remove my skin. I pull the nude zipper from under my chin down to my waist.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Porsha Olayiwola, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Get your copy of Porsha’s debut book, I SHIMMER SOMETIMES, TOO, now available to order!