Performing at Encore ATX

“Dear universe, I’m still standing here. I’m still loving here, in this body, with this heart.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at Encore ATX.

Ebony’s spectacular book, BloodFresh is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

2021 Button Poetry Video Contest

“‘I, your seahorse companion, gender ambivalent and capable of producing a thousand eggs, will have a thousand babies,’ I promised as you peeked into my hands, and together we marveled at our treasure.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Carson Wolfe, a Category Winner of the 2021 Button Poetry Video Contest!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Performed by Patrick Roche

“My brain buds and blooms and is a symbol of love when gifted to a partner.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Patrick Roche, performed and recorded in his home.

Get Patrick’s debut book, A SOCIALLY ACCEPTABLE BREAKDOWN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Performing at the Button Studio

“This is how the men in my family tell sad stories: we always add a little violence.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Guante, performing at the Button Studio in Minneapolis, MN.

Get Guante’s outstanding book, NOT A LOT OF REASONS TO SING, BUT ENOUGH.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Neil Hilborn, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Performing at the Button Studio

“I learn there is a season for everything. A wood-guided wind pollinates the many worlds with a single shiver. A thousand leaves unfurl.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Michael Mlekoday, performing at the Button Studio in Minneapolis, MN.

Michael’s fantastic book, All Earthly Bodies is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Bianca Phipps, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!

Performed in Longmont, CO

“She was so unsurprised to see me on her porch, I knew the world had changed.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Andrea Gibson, performing in Longmont, CO.

Get Andrea’s phenomenal book, YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Patrick Roche, Rudy Francisco, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Blythe Baird, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Ebony Stewart!