Best of Button Week 283

“The phone app tells me I live in a neighborhood of headless men.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Torrin A. Greathouse! Congrats Poet!

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

William Evans – “Coco” (Button Live)


Featuring at Button Poetry Live.

“I’m sure they are embarrassed, though not nearly as much as they should be.”

Don’t miss this magnificent poem from William Evans, featuring at Button Poetry Live. Make sure to grab a copy of William’s book, STILL CAN’T DO MY DAUGHTER’S HAIR.


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Arvind Nandakumar – “Computer Algorithm for the Autistic Person to Perform Emotional Labor” (Button Live)

Button Poetry Live

“I programmed a bot to text my parents for me.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Arvind Nandakumar, performing at Button Poetry Live.

Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!

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, & our newest releases from Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!

Ayanna Albertson – “Her Rights”

2019 Video Contest

“What a beautiful thing that was: to have it be her choice, to owe no one an explanation or apology.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Ayanna Albertson, a submission from the 2019 Video Contest.

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, & our newest releases from Nava EtShalom & Rachel Wiley!

Adam Falkner – “The Best Queers Didn’t Even Get Touched”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“All you needed was a ball and a group of boys who weren’t afraid of violence.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Adam Falkner, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Adam’s highly-anticipated debut book, THE WILLIES, is now available!

Want to see your poem on Button? Submit your video! 2020 Video Contest is now open!

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, & our newest releases from George Abraham & Rachel Wiley!

Best of Button Week 282

“Sometimes, waking up is like falling back asleep into my favorite dream.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Sabrina Benaim! Congrats Poet!

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

Blythe Baird – “For The Rapists Who Called Themselves Feminists”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“I am the opposite of forgiveness. I am all rage & shriek & flame.”

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

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, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Jared Singer & Omar Holmon!

Susannah Nevison – “Cell Watch: Strip Cell”

A poetry film by Motionpoems

“Since this is the beginning of the world, it’s up to you to define the edges, contour the known.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Susannah Nevison, filmed by Motionpoems.

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, & our newest releases from Omar Holmon & Nava EtShalom!