An animated poem

“I ask, ‘Does this ritual ever make you feel like a wizard?’ She says, ‘Muggles wouldn’t understand this magic.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Omar Holmon.

Grab your copy of Omar’s incredible book, WE WERE ALL SOMEONE ELSE YESTERDAY, now available to order!

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 Javon Johnson & Bianca Phipps!

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“The people of Iran dress in black in preparation for the future. They dress for the past as it regains consciousness to be born again as lost breath.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Sarah Abbas, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Featuring at Icehouse

“Darling listener, at the end of this tale, the sun refuses to bask in its glow.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Porsha Olayiwola, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Get your copy of Porsha’s debut book, I SHIMMER SOMETIMES, TOO, now available to order!

Performing at Button Poetry Live

“My grandfather’s grandfather said God was a carver, an old thing who cut their thumbs more than they shaped wood.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from William Nu’utupu Giles, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Performing at IWPS 2019

“My family is not sitcom material but we do know how to play our parts.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Anita D, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, Ca.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Performing at Rustbelt 2019

“I’m so much better without you. It ain’t no shame ’cause it’s true.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Farah Habad, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Featuring at Icehouse.

“What is it for Black boys to live two lives when the world does not want us to live one?”

Don’t miss this great poem from Javon Johnson, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Javon;s highly-anticipated debut book, AIN’T NEVER NOT BEEN BLACK, 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 Bianca Phipps & Rachel Wiley!

Button Poetry Live

“Bless unconditional love, even when I feel I don’t deserve it.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Tanesha Nicole, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Performing at Icehouse

“We are asked to divorce our culture.”

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

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!