Shasparay – “Quantasia”

Performing at Rustbelt 2018.

“I got more likes on Facebook for losing 20 pounds than I got for getting a full-tuition scholarship.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Shasparay, performing at the 2018 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Desireé Dallagiacomo – “13 Ways of Looking at a Rapist”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“All my friends have them, you’d think we collect them on purpose at this point.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Desireé Dallagiacomo, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Desireé’s book, SINK, is now available to order! Get your copy now!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Denice Frohman – “A Queer Girl’s Ode to the Piragüero”

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Praise everything we build under the table: the underworld of workers and wielders, America’s thumping baseline, the chorus of a country.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Denice Frohman, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Zack Lesmeister – “Ode to My Father”

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m 18 years old and still afraid of the dark. My therapist said it’s normal for kids to be afraid of the dark.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Zack Lesmeister, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Blythe Baird – “I Don’t Have to Forgive You”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“You can’t say no to a question you were never asked.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, 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, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Malachi Maisha – “Detroiter”

Performing at Rustbelt 2017.

“Detroit is a jungle full of roaring lions who still call it home because it is, because it’s all we know.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Malachi Maisha, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!