Neil Hilborn – “Revenge Sexy”


Featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

“Now that I’m done crying into the pillow that smells like you, I’ve decided to care about how I look again.”

Don’t miss this hilarious poem from Neil Hilborn, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis. Make sure to grab a copy of Neil’s newest book, THE FUTURE.


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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Best of Button Week 167

“He likes big women? And yet he’s not been thrown a parade?!”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Rachel Wiley, Jared Singer, & Alysia Harris! Congrats poets!

Make sure to check out Rachel’s incredible book, NOTHING IS OKAY.


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While you’re here on our site, make sure to check out our books and merchandise in the Button Store, including books by Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Neil Hilborn, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Rudy Francisco, Stevie Edwards, Claire Schwartz, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Nora Cooper – “Act One: Speak”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“I thought the earthquake was two years ago, but I’m still feeling the aftershocks.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Nora Cooper, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Donte Collins – “The Autopsy Speaks”


Featuring at Honey in Minneapolis.

“They would have found dandelion seeds had they done the autopsy. They would have found a field burning lavender had they cut her open”

Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Donte Collins, featuring at his book release party at Honey in Minneapolis. Get your copy of Donte’s book, AUTOPSY.


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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Talia Young – “Wherein the Commencement Speaker Is a Mess”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“What do you want from me, advice? Don’t lie on your resume. Kissing fixes nothing, but it’s something my body wants. Listen to your body.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Talia Young, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Rudy Francisco – “Looking For You”


Featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

“When they buried me, they put these coins over my eyes, and I used them as bus fare to get back to Earth, just so I can look for you.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from Rudy Francisco, featuring at his book release party at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Get your copy of Rudy’s book, HELIUM.


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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Gage Wallace – “How We Have Learned To Love” (250K Views!)

“This is how we have learned to love. Texting each other pictures of our bodies. When we share a bed, we only know how to touch ourselves.”

Congratulations to Gage Wallace on topping 250,000 views on this amazing poem. Watch more videos from Gage here!



And while you’re here, make sure to check out our other books and merch as well, including our awesome t-shirts and poster and books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Rudy Francisco, Guante, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Andy Karol – “Waltz”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“Sometimes freedom isn’t coming out, as much as it’s finding doors with white flags waving me in.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Andy Karol, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

William Evans – “The Girl Who Can’t Sit Still” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Who wants to stay in a building where the residents pretend to not see the fire bursting from its windows?”

Don’t miss this extraordinary poem from William Evans, featuring at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to grab a copy of William’s book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR.


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While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Guante, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Neil Hilborn!