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Posted on June 7, 2017

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“I’ve worn so many of my family member’s stories that I confuse my childhood for theirs.”

Don’t miss this marvelous poem from Noel Quiñones, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Come to Minneapolis, MN, June 2-3 for the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival, hosted by Button Poetry! Tickets are now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Sam Sax, our newest release from Olivia Gatwood & more.

Posted on April 1, 2017

“You are not made of metaphors, not apologies, not excuses.”

Congratulations to Sarah on topping 1,000,000 views on this beautiful poem. Check out more from Sarah here and 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 new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!

Posted on March 29, 2017

Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“The boy does not ask if he can choke me, so i pretend to die while he’s doing it.”
Don’t miss this new poem from Olivia Gatwood, performing at Button Poetry Live. Get your copy of Olivia’s book, New American Best Friend, here.