Natalie Kaplan – “Earwigs”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“Once my partner was in the hospital and I was trapped in the waiting room.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Natalie Kaplan, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.

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 Ollie Schminkey, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Ollie Schminkey – “Ode to my Vagina”

Performing at Icehouse

“Trans people aren’t supposed to love their bodies, right? We’re supposed to be the same tragic story.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Ollie’s amazing book, DEAD DAD JOKES, 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 Kevin Kantor, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Akeemjamal Rollins – “Scenarios in Which I Do Not Die”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“We just want to sit in someone’s heart forever.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Akeemjamal Rollins, 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, Rudy Francisco, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Rachel Wiley – “In Which Two Women Go Over a Cliff and Retell to Live About It”

Performing at The AMP Room

“The women are everything they’ve spent their whole lives saving.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Rachel Wiley, performing at The AMP Room in San Antonio, TX.

Get your copy of Rachel’s book, FAT GIRL FINISHING SCHOOL, 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 Ollie Schminkey, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!

Azura Tyabji – “Dear Azula”

Performed by Azura Tyabji

“Azula, I wanted your power. I wanted a hunger yielding lightning.”

Don’t miss this compelling poem from Azura Tyabji. Order your copy of Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal’s NEW book, DEAR AZULA, I HAVE A CRUSH ON DANNY PHANTOM.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rudy Francisco, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor & Ollie Schminkey!

Ry Irene – “Recipient Not Found”

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“I need a surgeon to stitch my abdomen shut because every time I see his name it guts me.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Ry Irene, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.

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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!