Miss K – “How to Be Black in America” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Be more respectful than you have to be. Anything defensive from you is resistance. And you will be detained, in a box, be it metal or wooden.”

Don’t miss this tremendous poem from Miss K, performing at Button Poetry Live.



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

Rachel Wiley – “Conversations With My Father In A Dunk Tank” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Do you remember when your love turned addict, trapped bird, and started slamming its own feathers out against the windows, wild-eyed and desperate?”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Congrats on your release day, Rachel! Check out Rachel’s phenomenal book, NOTHING IS OKAY, now available!



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

William Nu’utupu Giles – “What Do You Want? It’s Not that Simple” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“The consistency of hurt is what makes it so comforting.”

Don’t miss this beautiful poem from William Nu’utupu Giles, featuring at Button Poetry Live.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Stevie Edwards, Claire Schwartz, & our newest release from Guante!

Bernard Ferguson – “Flareup” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“Sick or not, your skin has always been on fire.”

Don’t miss this spectacular poem from Bernard Ferguson, performing at Button Poetry Live.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, Stevie Edwards, Claire Schwartz, & our newest release from Guante!

Emi Mahmoud – “Eulogy” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“I had a dream last night: they strung me up like a song, but this time the noose said no.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Emi Mahmoud, featuring at Button Poetry Live.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Rudy Francisco, & our newest releases from Stevie Edwards and Claire Schwartz!

William Evans – “New Year’s Eve Party at Eric’s House and the Black Boys Have Had Enough” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“This is what shedding your old coat of skin in the suburbs looks like, pretending that you were never cut just so you can bleed again for an audience”
Don’t miss this outstanding poem from William Evans, featuring at Button Poetry Live.
Make sure to check out William Evans’ book, Still Can’t Do My Daughter’s Hair, now available!
Send us your poems! 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest! November 15th – January 5th, 2017-2018. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest here!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from Rudy Francisco & more!

Sam Rush – “The Best Way to Treat Bedbugs” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“The best way to treat bedbugs is to scream…uncontrollably…until you die.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sam Rush, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

Send us your poems! The 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest is now open for submissions. November 15th – January 5th, 2017-2018. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest here!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans & our newest release from Rudy Francisco and more.

Rachel Wiley – “Brass Knuckles” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“Let’s name the rest of this year: The Year of Not Settling For Any More Basic Ass Shit.”

Don’t miss this tremendous poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Button Poetry Live.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Mahogany L. Browne, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Jacqui Germain, Aaron Coleman, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.