Mary Lambert – “If Bodies Are Speaking Vessels for God…”

Featuring at the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“My body is a burning home. Everyone wants out or they want a redeeming story about the arsonist.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Mary Lambert, featuring during the 2018 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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Patricia Lipana – “Kumanta”

Performing at the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“Sitting in my first grade classroom, I was struggling to find words when my teacher told me to either say it in English or don’t say it at all.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Patricia Lipana, performing during the 2018 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, & our newest release from Andrea Gibson!

Sophie Priceman – “How Teenage Girls Are Like Poetry” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“Like good poems, teenage girls are sharp. Our wit cuts deeply like the scissors we use to cut crop tops out of everything and anything.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Sophie Priceman, performing during the 2018 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

Send us your poetry! 2018 Chapbook Contest is NOW OPEN! Submit Here!

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Tabatha Perez – “History” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“My grandma doesn’t post pictures of me on Facebook anymore. In fact, she’s deleted every trace of me. But she can’t delete our history.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Tabatha Perez, performing during the 2018 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Paolina Acuna-Gonzales, Trisha Herrera, Juju Nieto – “Light-Skinned Latinas”

Performing at the 2018 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“We pass as both, so neither want us.”

Don’t miss this stellar poem from Paolina Acuna-Gonzales, Trisha Herrera, & Juju Nieto, performing during the 2018 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Vanessa Tahay – “Inside My House” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“When this tongue speaks, it sings the stories of my ancestors, it prophesizes the lives of my coming generations.”

Don’t miss this stellar poem from Vanessa Tahay, performing during the finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

Want to get your book published on Button? 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!

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Mila Cuda – “Word Problem” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“I’ve got a word problem. I keep meaning to ask for help, but won’t admit I’m hurting.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Mila Cuda, performing during the finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.

John Choe – “Twinkie” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“America, didn’t you teach me to be myself and then make fun of me for being different?”

Don’t miss this tremendous poem from John Choe, performing during the finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.

Amanda Molina – “The Fragrance of Female Adolescence” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“I was already trying so hard to hide who I really was. I didn’t need another secret.”

Don’t miss this fabulous poem from Amanda Molina, performing during the semi-finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva & more.

Nayeli Hernandez – “Ellos Dicen” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“There is a revolution on its way and there is no time to shove our women into corners.”

Don’t miss this dynamic poem from Nayeli Hernandez, performing during the semi-finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, our newest release from Sabrina Benaim & more.