Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre – “Riverbed”

Performed at Icehouse

“I don’t think you die when you die. I don’t think we really understand what it means to be alive.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kyle “Guante” Tran Myhre, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN

Get Kyle’s stunning book, NOT A LOT OF REASONS TO SING, BUT ENOUGH.

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!

Muna Abdulahi – “Explaining Depression to a Refugee” (100K Views!)

“I wonder why the depression test asks me to rank how often I cry and not why I don’t cry at all?”

Congratulations to Muna Abdulahi for topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more from Toaster 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, Hanif Abdurraqib, Michael Lee, L.E. Bowman, Raych Jackson, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!

Andrea Gibson – “Gender in the Key of Lyme Disease”

Performed in Longmont, CO

“Good god, there isn’t a healthy body in the world that is stronger than a sick person’s spirit.”

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

Get Andrea’s stunning book, Dead Dad Jokes.

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!

Best of Button Week 389

“Color blooms through every city whether you see it or don’t, whether you seek it or don’t. So why not seek? Why not see? Why not ask yourself: Who am I looking for?”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Sarah Kay! 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, L.E. Bowman, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!

Ebony Stewart – “Bodied”

Performed at the Button Studio

“My body is not a temple; it’s a chandelier of strange fruit, a museum of memories.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ebony Stewart, performing at the Button Studio

Get Ebony’s incredible book, BloodFresh.

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!

Topaz Winters – “War Story with My Father”

Performed at the Button Studio

“I’ve only ever prayed to avoid rescue.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Topaz Winters, performing at the Button Studio

Get Topaz’ incredible book, So, Stranger.

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!

Best of Button Week 388

“What if we don’t have to be healed to be whole?”

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, Natasha T. Miller, Porsha Olayiwola, L.E. Bowman, Andrea Gibson, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Topaz Winters!