Performing at Rustbelt 2019
“My neighborhood becomes a wasp’s nest. Stay still and they won’t sting.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Robyn Kaur Sidhu, performing at Rustbelt 2019.
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 & Kevin Kantor!
A poetry film.
“I could never love him more than myself.”
Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Bianca Phipps.
Bianca’s highly-anticipated debut book, CROWN NOBLE, 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 Rudy Francisco & Kevin Kantor!
Performing at McNally Jackson Books
“You need to understand that you are casting a spell.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jon Sands, performing McNally Jackson Books.
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 & Kevin Kantor!
Performed by Javon Johnson
“America is always in mourning.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Javon Johnson.
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 Rudy Francisco & Kevin Kantor!
Hamline University
“You will quietly fall in love with the sun’s warmth and find your shadow dancing as you dance.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Mojdeh Stoakley, performing 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Kevin Kantor!
“There we were, filling the space with the sound of us.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ariana Brown! Congrats Poet!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Natasha T. Miller!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“I wonder who this is fantasy for?”
Don’t miss this terrific poem from Rob Mitchell, 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, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Kevin Kantor!
Filmed by Slamfind
“This female face is sacred in a world where nothing else is.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Gigi Bella, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Javon Johnson!
Rustbelt 2018
“We forgive this forgetting because it is all we know how to do.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from EJ Schoenborn, performing at Rustbelt 2018 in Detroit, MI..
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 & Javon Johnson!
Performed at Button Poetry Live
“My daughter reads two grades above her own head and still says ‘yo’ to punctuate a lesson like her father.”
Don’t miss this magnificent poem from William Evans, performing at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to grab a copy of William’s book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR.
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 & Javon Johnson!
