Performing at Rustbelt 2019
“Why do men always underestimate us anyway?”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from Aly Richardson, performing at Rustbelt 2019 in St. Louis, MO.
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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“I need a surgeon to stitch my abdomen shut because every time I see his name it guts me.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Ry Irene, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Icehouse
“Jonathan Taylor Thomas made me gay, or at least he made me worried that I might be.”
Don’t miss this excellent poem from Adam Falkner, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.
Adam’s amazing book, THE WILLIES, 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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
“How could I not fall in love with my illness?”
Congratulations to Blythe Baird for topping 4,000,000 views on this emotional poem! Watch more from Blythe here and here.
Blythe’s marvelous 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, Javon Johnson, Rudy Francisco, Kevin Kantor, & our newest release from Ollie Schminkey!
Filmed by The Strivers Row
“There will be days where heaven does not seem so close.”
Don’t miss this inspiring poem from Miles Hodges and Carvens Lissaint, filmed by The Strivers Row.
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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at The Westcott Theater
“God knows the holy have done more damage to this world than the Devil ever could.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Andrea Gibson, performing at The Westcott Theater in Syracuse, NY.
Andrea’s incredible book, LORD OF THE BUTTERFLIES, 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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“Sharing my body for the first time meant everything.”
Don’t miss this outstanding poem from Chufue Yang, performing at Button Poetry Live, March 2019.
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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
“My Dad loves two things in this world: beer and sex. As a result, I exist.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Anna Sverd Hetzer! 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 releases from Kevin Kantor and Ollie Schminkey!
Filmed by SlamFind
“Can somebody please explain why tragedy is contagious in the worst way?”
Don’t miss this potent poem from Jasmin Roberts, filmed by SlamFind!
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 Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!
Performing at Button Poetry Live.
“How else would I know I am loved?”
Don’t miss this awesome poem from Daniel, performing at Park Square Theatre in Saint Paul, 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, & our newest releases from Rudy Francisco & Ollie Schminkey!