Best of Button Week 218

“Don’t forget my fist is stronger than any bullet.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Golden, Andrea Gibson, Phil Kaye, & Bilal Moon! Congrats Poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Zack Lesmeister – “Ode to My Father”

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m 18 years old and still afraid of the dark. My therapist said it’s normal for kids to be afraid of the dark.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Zack Lesmeister, 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 Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Jonathan Mendoza – “Brown Boy, White Boy” (100K Views!)

“Biracial boy is tug-of-war, but biracial boy is both sets of hands pulling at each end.”

Congratulations to Jonathan Mendoza for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more videos from Jonathan here and here!



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Blythe Baird – “I Don’t Have to Forgive You”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“You can’t say no to a question you were never asked.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Blythe Baird, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

Blythe’s book, IF MY BODY COULD SPEAK, is now available!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Best of Button Week 217

“I can tell you my history by the things my eyes have seen, but you learn nothing by the shape of them.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Leah Anderson, & Ollie Schminkey! Congrats Poets!

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!

Malachi Maisha – “Detroiter”

Performing at Rustbelt 2017.

“Detroit is a jungle full of roaring lions who still call it home because it is, because it’s all we know.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Malachi Maisha, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival in Detroit, MI.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, Desireé Dallagiacomo, & our newest release from Dave Harris!