Performing at Art Share LA.

“I saw her on that stage and swore there was a rifle in her mouth.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ajanae Dawkins, performing during finals at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Performing at the Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam.

“Paradise is a world where everything is a sanctuary and nothing is a gun.”

Don’t miss this incredible new poem from Danez Smith, performing during finals at the 2016 Rustbelt Regional Poetry Slam in Columbus, Ohio. Check out Danez’s brilliant book here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all of our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Performing at Art Share LA.

“I don’t love my son the way I thought my mother should love me.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Jonterri Gadson, performing during the Button Poetry / YesYes Books showcase at AWP 2016.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“You call this rape culture, I call it this morning.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Blythe Baird, performing at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Twin Cities, make sure to check out our next show!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at Honey in Minneapolis.

“I don’t look like most of my family, I look like the people who hurt my family.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Jess Rizkallah, performing at the 2016 Women of the World Poetry Slam.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at Honey in Minneapolis.

“If I should die today, I hope I’ve done all the laughing
I can let out of this body.”

Don’t miss this beautiful, hilarious poem from Mike McGee, performing in Minneapolis. If you’re in the Twin Cities, make sure to check out our next show!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“You’ll be a party trick for parents, a disappearing act.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Taylor Seaberg, performing at Button Poetry Live. If you’re in the Twin Cities, make sure to check out our next show!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at CUPSI 2016.

“Got no chains on my feet but I still ain’t free.”

Don’t miss this excellent piece from Cameron Flowers, performing for Tufts at the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at CUPSI 2016.

“To be gendered is to answer every question before it is asked.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Max Binder & Morgan Crist, performing for Barnard during finals at the 2016 College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational. Barnard placed 3rd overall in the tournament.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.


Performing at CAMP Bar in Saint Paul.

“It has taken me so long to say that I am proud to be black, to say it like it means something.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Dave Harris, performing at the former Soap Boxing Poetry Slam, now Button Poetry Live.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.