Performed at Icehouse

“Most of the world is garbage, so let’s talk about what’s good.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Neil Hilborn, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

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“I am still the life of the party, the life of the party because I am alive.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Ollie Schminkey! Congrats Poet!

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Performed at WoWPS 2020

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jazzmen Victoria, performing at WoWPS 2020 in Dallas, TX

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Performed at the 2022 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Destined, performing at the 2022 Womxn of the World Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD

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We are immensely saddened by the loss of our dear friend and collaborator, Tonya Ingram.

Tonya was such a bright light for all of us. As a poet and mental health advocate, Tonya’s impact will continue to resonate. We are so fortunate to have been able to learn, watch, and work with Tonya throughout the years. We have especially fond memories of working with Tonya as a member of Button’s 2014 National Poetry Slam and countless Get Lit Classic Slam filming crews.

We will continue to celebrate all of the magic that Tonya shared. Rest well, friend.





Performed at Hamline University

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Mojdeh Stoakley, performing at Hamline University in St. Paul, MN

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Performed at the Button Studio

“I am still the life of the party, the life of the party because I am alive.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at the Button Studio

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Performed at Icehouse

“Funny, how all the things we take in to keep us alive would kill us when we let them out.”

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

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“You open your mouth & the cicadas stop shrieking to listen.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Blythe Baird! Congrats Poet!

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ENDS JANUARY 8

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