Hasani Harris – “Brag” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Everybody wants to grow up and be somebody in the limelight, yet there are so many of us that die without even a gravestone to keep us comfortable.”

Don’t miss this extraordinary poem from Hasani Harris, 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!

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!

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!

Tu The Judoka – “How to Explain Privilege to a Cake Eater” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“How many legacies are intentionally left blank on newspapers before you realize that you can’t rewrite the history of a people if our histories were never recorded?”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Tu The Judoka, 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.

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.

Isha Camara – “Sidewalks and Catcalls” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“If I’m a work of art, think how expensive this skin is.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Isha Camara, performing 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.

Emi Mahmoud – “Why I Haven’t Told You Yet” (100K Views!)

“He once said I’m cute when I’m angry. Well, I’m about to look phenomenal.”

Congratulations to Emi Mahmoud on topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem. Check out more videos from Emi here and here.

Send us your poems! The 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest is now open for submissions. November 15th – January 5th, 2017. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest 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 Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!

Jared Singer – “Just Take a Shower” (100K Views!)

“The hardest thing I ever did was take a shower.”

Congratulations to Jared Singer on topping 100,000 views on this impeccable poem. Check out more videos from Jared here and here.

Send us your poems! The 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest is now open for submissions. November 15th – January 5th, 2017. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest 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 Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!