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Performing at Rustbelt 2017
“The Academy wishes to nominate me for ‘Best Actor’ but does not know which category to place me in.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Rustbelt 2017 in Detroit, MI.
Kevin’s wonderful debut book, PLEASE COME OFF BOOK, is now available!
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Performing at Button Poetry Live
“I am diamond ring buried in the bottom of your dessert.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, MN.
Kevin’s wonderful debut book, PLEASE COME OFF BOOK, is now available!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by George Abraham, Neil Hilborn, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, and our newest releases from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie & Reagan Myers!
Performing at Rustbelt 2017
“You could be my father, and I could be his silence.”
Don’t miss this lovely poem from Kevin Kantor, performing at Rustbelt 2017 in Detroit, MI.
Kevin’s wonderful debut book, PLEASE COME OFF BOOK, 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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
“You were afraid of the monster in your closet, and I was afraid it had already climbed into bed with us.”
Congratulations to Kevin Kantor on topping 500,000 views on this fantastic poem. Check out more videos from Kevin 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 Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, William Evans, and our newest release from Rudy Francisco!
“Breathe with me, bleed out with me. We will waste away together.”
Congratulations to Kevin on topping 250,000 views on this sensational poem. Check out more videos from Kevin Kantor here and here.
Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions are open NOW, August 1st – September 15th!
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“If anyone tells you that you love wrong…tell them you’re sorry that
they’d rather live in darkness than learn to love your light.”
Congratulations to Kevin and Sienna on topping 250,000 views on this great poem. Check out more from them 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 new books by Jacqui Germain, Hanif Abdurraqib, and Aaron Coleman!
Welcome back to another exciting installment of the Button Round-Up! This week we have some poems, an interview, and an Olympian! What are you waiting for? Get clicking!
“The Fireside Fiction Report: A Reader/Critic’s Perspective” by L.E.H Light
I genuinely hope those among you in any sort of publishing field take note of this first article. Recently, the Fireside Fiction Report revealed that out of 2,039 stories published in 2015, only 38 were written by black authors. Light’s commentary is smart and needed; check out and share this article, and hopefully some change can come.
Kevin Kantor Inspired By
This week, Kevin got an artist’s profile done by the people over at Ori Media. Though short, it is a compelling video, one that hopefully makes you want to check out Kevin’s amazing work. You can find some of his poems back at our YouTube channel!
The Flambard Poetry Prize
The Flambard Press, one of the UK’s most largely recognized independent presses, has opened submissions for poets who have not yet been published to have their first shot. Submissions will be open until October 31st. Check out the link for more details!
“Surviving the Survival” by David Winter
This week, The Poetry Foundation’s David Winter sat down for an interview with the brilliant poet Ocean Vuong. Ocean opens up about fear, family, self love, and more interesting topics. Read the interview, and check out some more of Ocean’s work when you’re done (and don’t miss our own interview between Ocean and Button author Hanif Abdurraqib).
Poems by Joshua Jennifer Espinoza
The Infoxicated Corner at The The Poetry released a poetry spotlight on the works of Joshua Jennifer Espinoza this week. The spotlight includes three poems, which should make for some nice weekend afternoon reading.
“Road to Rio is paved with poetry for runner Alexi Pappas” by Mary Jo Brooks
To round out this Round-Up, here’s a topical story about both the Olympics and poetry (bet you didn’t think I’d find one of those!) Alexi Pappas, an American long distance runner, recounts how poetry was a part of her life before track and how it continues to inspire and push her.
Is it over already? Looks like we’ll both have to check in again next week to see what wonderful links and articles the Internet has in store for us. See you then!
“Every day I write a poem titled ‘Tomorrow’. It is a hand-written list of the people I know that love me, and I make sure to put my own name at the top.”
Heading into the new year, we’re counting down the top videos on Button from 2015! Coming in second on the list, “People You May Know” by Kevin Kantor. Congratulations Kevin!
