Performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN

“The priest starts coughing like he swallowed a bug, or else been surprised by the fact that the devil truly is a fourteen-year-old emo with too much makeup.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Honey 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Button Poetry Live

“Make me delicate and brave. Make shelter of my hands to keep polluting words from my students’ gardens.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem from Mojdeh Stoakley, performing at Hamline University in St. 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Performed by Azura Tyabji

“So glamorous, it almost doesn’t matter that no one seems to love you back.”

Don’t miss this compelling poem from Azura Tyabji. Order your copy of Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal’s 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!

Performing at Icehouse

“This is the first of many summers in my twenties where I defend the male body to my family as a trial.”

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

Adam’s incredible 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“Tragedy and silence have the exact same address.”

Don’t miss this stunning poem from Rudy Francisco, performing at Button Poetry Live.

The gorgeous re-release of Rudy’s Helium, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!