Ollie Schminkey – “My Therapist Tells Me My Dad was Lucky to Have Me as a Daughter”

Performed at the Strike Theater

“I want to tell her to fuck off, but I’m not very good at asserting boundaries, which is one of the reasons why I’m in therapy.”

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

Get Ollie’s phenomenal book, Dead Dad Jokes.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, or check out our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Best of Button Week 393

“I wish I was a photograph tucked into the corners of your wallet. I wish I was a photograph you carried like a future in your back pocket.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Dave Harris, George Abraham, Ebony Stewart, William Evans, Michael Lee, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Daniel – “Abolish the Police”

Performed at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Daniel, performing at the Stonewall International Poetry Slam in Baltimore, MD

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, or check out our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Helium’s 5-Year Bookiversary!

It’s the 5-Year Bookiversary of Helium by Rudy Francisco!

We have LIMITED $25 signed copies!

AND 50% OFF paperbacks, eBooks, & audiobooks with code HELIUM5.

We’re also thrilled to announce Rudy’s third book of poetry, EXCUSE ME AS I KISS THE SKY ,forthcoming November 7, 2023.

Pre-order a SIGNED copy before they sell out!

SHOP RUDY

ABOUT THE BOOK

As seen on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon!

Helium is the debut poetry collection by internet phenom Rudy Francisco, whose work has defined poetry for a generation of new readers. Rudy’s poems and quotes have been viewed and shared millions of times as he has traveled the country and the world performing for sell-out crowds. Helium is filled with work that is simultaneously personal and political, blending love poems, self-reflection, and biting cultural critique on class, race and gender into an unforgettable whole. Ultimately, Rudy’s work rises above the chaos to offer a fresh and positive perspective of shared humanity and beauty.

SALE ENDS 11.6.22.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Ebony Stewart, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!

Sarah Kay – “The Minister of Loneliness”

Performed at Gray Area

“The Minister of Loneliness has abolished email. He is installing tin cans to every window sill with a piece of string to someone else’s window.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Sarah Kay, performing at Gray Area in San Francisco, CA

Get Sarah’s wonderful book, No Matter the Wreckage.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Omar Holmon, Ebony Stewart, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Best of Button Week 392

“The months passed like minutes even in winter because we were young. Yes, lightning quick, but also glacial icebergs.”

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

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Dave Harris, George Abraham, Natasha T. Miller, Porsha Olayiwola, Michael Lee, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Andrea Gibson – “Photograph”

Performed in Longmont, CO

“I wish I was a photograph tucked into the corners of your wallet. I wish I was a photograph you carried like a future in your back pocket.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Andrea Gibson, performing in Longmont, CO

Get Andrea’s stunning book, You Better Be Lightning.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Rudy Francisco, Rachel Wiley, Dave Harris, Porsha Olayiwola, Ebony Stewart, Andrea Gibson, and our newest release from Darius Simpson!

Sarah Kay & Phil Kaye – “When Love Arrives” (5M Views!)

“Love arrives exactly when love is supposed to, and love leaves exactly when love must.”

Congratulations to Sarah Kay & Phil Kaye on topping FIVE MILLION VIEWS on this phenomenal poem! Check out more from Sarah and Phil here and here.

Get Phil’s fantastic book, Date & Time.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Hanif Abdurraqib, Michael Lee, L.E. Bowman, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!