Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“What is it like to feel the warmth of a mother with only a table to divide them again?”
Don’t miss this remarkable poem from Diana Nguyen, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
“I count the exits in a room as quickly as I count the exits in a conversation.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Emi Mahmoud, Desireé Dallagiacomo, EJ Schoenborn, & Timmy Sutton. 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, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Performing at Inside Voices.
“I’ve been so careless with the words I already have, I don’t remember how to say ‘home’ in my first language.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem from Kaveh Akbar, performing at Inside Voices.
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, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Featuring in St. Paul.
“This is what you should put in your children’s books: ‘A is for alligator. Alligator’s will kill you.”
Don’t miss this magnificent poem from Shane Hawley, featuring at Amsterdam Bar & Hall, in St. Paul, MN.
Remember to grab your copy of Shane’s incredible book, ABC DEATH, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
“That boy loved how the hook pierced his skin, it’s like he kept trying to catch himself.”
Congratulations to Matt Coonan on topping 100,000 views on this incredible poem! Watch more videos from Matt 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“We love so hard sometimes, I forget holding hands is a risk.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem by Mila Cuda, an honorable mention in the 2018 Button Poetry 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Featuring at Icehouse.
“I admit I fantasize sometimes about being a family that speaks their mother tongue at dinner in mixed company.”
Don’t miss this wonderful poem from Phil Kaye, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.
Get your copy of Phil’s debut book, DATE & TIME, 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Featuring at Button Poetry Live.
“I heard a woman becomes herself the first time she speaks without permission.”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Denice Frohman, featuring 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
“I always say a prayer under my breath after I tell someone they’re beautiful.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s additions: Isha Camara, Blythe Baird, Shay Alexi, Ryan Jones, Nate Mask, & Christina Schmitt! 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, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!
Featuring at Intermedia Arts.
“I will not say I learned to stand stiller than air, though not still enough to disappear.”
Don’t miss this phenomenal poem from Ariana Brown, performing at Intermedia Arts 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, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, Blythe Baird, & our newest release from Desireé Dallagiacomo!