Aly Richardson – “Real Woman”

Rustbelt 2019

“They say I’m not a real woman, and I’m like, ‘Who the fuck are you? Do you know what kind of woman I am?’”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Aly Richardson, performing 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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Rudy Francisco – “Letter to the Apocalypse”


Featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis.

“You’ve become the laughing stock of all disasters.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from Rudy Francisco, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis,MN. Order your copy of Rudy’s NEW book, I’LL FLY AWAY.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, Olivia Gatwood, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Rachel Wiley, & our newest release from Javon Johnson!

Best of Button Week 295

“Bless unconditional love, even when I feel I don’t deserve it.”

Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Tanesha Nicole! 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 Javon Johnson!

Rachel Wiley – “Burying My Husband”

Featuring at Icehouse.

“At first, this loneliness feels like karma.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Rachel Wiley, featuring at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Get your copy of Rachel’s book, FAT GIRL FINISHING SCHOOL, 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 Javon Johnson & Bianca Phipps!

Kaveh Akbar – “I Won’t Lie This Plague of Gratitude”

Performing at Honey

“I won’t lie, this plague of gratitude is hard to bear.”

Don’t miss this fantastic poem from Kaveh Akbar, performing at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

Jared Singer – “Jewdaism”

Featuring at Honey

“I was taught that following tradition is more important than understanding it.”

Don’t miss this amazing poem from Jared Singer, featuring at Honey in Minneapolis, MN.

Grab your copy of Jared’s incredible book, FORGIVE YOURSELF THESE TINY ACTS OF SELF-DESTRUCTION , 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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!

K McClendon – “A Pantoum for What We Let Grow”

Performing at Icehouse

“Oh the art of practicing that which you have been taught.”

Don’t miss this incredible poem from K McClendon, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, MN.

Want to get published by Button? Submit your manuscript to the 2020 Chapbook Contest. November 16th, 2020 – January 8th, 2021.

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 Bianca Phipps & Javon Johnson!