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!



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Spencer Brownstein – “The Camel Blues”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.

“What better way to enjoy some fresh air than by chain-smoking?”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Spencer Brownstein, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.



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Ollie Schminkey – “November” (Button Live)


Performing at Button Poetry Live.

“Maybe that’s the trans part? Where you never heal, but just walk into the sliding glass door, again and again.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Ollie Schminkey, performing at Button Poetry Live.



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Jared Singer – “Why I Will Never Learn to Play the Cello”


Featuring at Icehouse.

“Some things are holy enough that they deserve to only be done well.”

Don’t miss this brilliant poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.



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Best of Button Week 165

“Be more respectful than you have to be. Anything defensive from you is resistance. And you will be detained, in a box, be it metal or wooden.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Miss K, Neil Hilborn, & Melissa Lozada-Oliva. Congrats poets!



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Rachel Wiley – “Big Women”


Featuring at Icehouse.

“He likes big women? And yet he’s not been thrown a parade?!”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at her book release party at Icehouse in Minneapolis.


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Camisha Jones – “Said the Straightening Chemicals to the Natural Hair”

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“You the biggest cat in this here zoo, your teeth just too menacing to be in the show.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem by Camisha Jones, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest!

Stay tuned for more information about our 2018 Video Contest!

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Guante – “When They Look Right Through You”


Performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival

“Remember: when they look right through you, you’re still there.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Guante, performing at the 2017 Rustbelt Poetry Festival.


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Melissa Lozada-Oliva – “Mami Says Have You Been Crying”


Featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

“Remember your body, the body–a land of feelings we’ve been told to cut down.”

Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Melissa Lozada-Oliva, featuring at her book release party at Icehouse in Minneapolis. Make sure to check out her incredible book, PELUDA.


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Akeemjamal Rollins – Suicide Note (1M Views!)

“Tell God, whoever he, or she, or they are, thanks, but next time, I won’t be seeing them soon.”

Congratulations to Akeemjamal Rollins on topping 1,000,000 views on this amazing poem. Watch more videos from Akeemjamal 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!