Reagan is the youngest Grand Slam champion to ever come out of Nebraska, and was the first woman to hold the title in seven years. She’s been to two National Poetry Slams as a member of the Omaha team, founded and represented the University of Nebraska-Lincoln at the College Unions Poetry Slam Invitational for two years, and was the Woman of the World Poetry Slam Nebraska rep for 2016, in addition to being a member of different teams for regional competitions. You can see her work on Button Poetry, which has accumulated over 2.5 million views, and has also been written about in The Huffington Post, Bustle, and Everyday Feminism. She is currently working on her Masters degree in composition and rhetoric at the University of Nebraska.
“So glamorous, it almost doesn’t matter that no one seems to love you back.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Azura Tyabji! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!
Filmed by SlamFind
“Save your breath for a moment when it will actually be worth something.”
Don’t miss this superb poem from Peace, filmed by SlamFind.
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!
Filmed by SlamFind
“Is the music really that special when one man’s voice can sing over them all?”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Natasha Hooper, filmed by SlamFind.
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!
“Maybe I should just supplicate myself before you so you can whip me with your menu.”
Congratulations to Thadra Sheridan for topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem! Watch more from Thadra here and here.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Javon Johnson, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“When you close your eyes, what do you see?”
Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Franny Choi, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at IWPS 2019
“You are worth the space you occupy in this world.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Chrissy Croft, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
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, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Filmed by The Strivers Row
“Don’t mind the ashes, they’re just evidence of how brightly I can glow.”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Alysia Harris, filmed by The Strivers Row.
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, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
“Tragedy and silence have the exact same address.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Rudy Francisco! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Andrea Gibson, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Porsha Olayiwola, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, Blythe Baird, Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!
Performing at IWPS 2019
“Love and fear can’t exist in the same space so this poem is called, ‘When the heart serves fear its eviction notice.'”
Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Breeze, performing at IWPS 2019 in San Diego, CA.
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!