Dua Saleh – “Ibrahim’s Sacrifice”

Performing at the 7th Street Entry.

“Honey no longer coats my teeth, the sun don’t lick my palms no more.”

Don’t miss this powerful poem from Dua Saleh, performing at the 7th Street Entry in Minneapolis, MN.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!

Dua Saleh – “The Romanticization of Poverty”


Performing at 7th St Entry.

“You’re beautiful. Beauty like sentiment of desirability, desire like anything other than the fear of being unfulfilled.”

Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Dua Saleh, performing at 7th St Entry in Minneapolis, MN.



While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, & our newest release from Phil Kaye!

Dua Saleh – “Pins and Needles” (100K Views!)

“People who blink more than twice when explaining their identity to their loved ones often lead lonely lives.”

Congratulations to Dua Saleh on topping 100,000 views on this wonderful poem. Watch more videos from Dua 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 books by Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, Rudy Francisco, Guante, Rachel Wiley, and our newest release from Neil Hilborn!

Dua Saleh – “A Peculiar Release” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“This is only a medical fact for about half of us, but that’s half too many.”

Don’t miss this astonishing poem from Dua Saleh, 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!

Dua Saleh – “Hunger” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“You swallowed the sky, the moon sat in your stomach, a rock, a soft murmur, that erupted as gravity pulled you into yourself.”

Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Dua Saleh, 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, our newest release from Rudy Francisco & more!

Dua Saleh – “Pins and Needles” (Button Live)

Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“People who blink more than twice when explaining their identity
to their loved ones often lead lonely lives.”

Don’t miss this excellent poem by Dua Saleh, performing at Button Poetry Live, November 2016. If you’re in the Twin Cities, don’t miss the next Button Poetry Live show, first Monday of every month in downtown Saint Paul.

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 & more.