2020 Button Poetry Video Contest
Thank you to everyone who submitted to the 2020 video contest!
Congratulations to our finalists and winners!
Stay tuned for our 2021 video contest in July…
Scroll down to see our 2020 finalists and winners!
Congratulations to our winners, and thank you to everyone who submitted. Watch the winning videos on our YouTube channel!
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2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“I would like to be in love and not have to lose. I would like to be alive and not have to lose.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem by Kopano Maroga, 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!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“The women in my community never left the front lines, wore their ‘other’ around their heads and marched.”
Don’t miss this marvelous poem by Mohamed Hassan, RUNNER-UP 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, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“This face is Black 24/7, I can’t turn it on and off based on time and place.”
Don’t miss this marvelous poem by Jaylene Clark Owens, RUNNER-UP 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, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
2018 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“The gunshots fire backwards into the mouth of their maker, and there is no one to cleave love from love, and for this, we dance.”
Don’t miss this magnificent poem by Sanam Sheriff, WINNER of 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, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
2017 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“In the boiling summer of 1999, mom gave me the chancla for leaving the window open, she swore she saw a flock of dollar bills fly out the window and soar through the sky.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem by Karla Cordero, featured contestant from the 2017 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, Rachel Wiley, Neil Hilborn, Phil Kaye, Andrea Gibson, & our newest release from Blythe Baird!
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“Kissing you felt like singing the lyrics to my favorite song and your mouth was singing along. So whenever I kiss someone new I will tell them they’re getting the words wrong.”
Don’t miss this beautiful poem by Maddie Godfrey, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
Send us your poems! The 2017 Button Poetry Chapbook Contest is now open for submissions. November 15th – January 5th, 2017-2018. Check out the full information and guidelines for the contest here!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, Melissa Lozada-Oliva, our newest release from William Evans & more.
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“My father was an alien, born outside the atmosphere of planet America, and I am his alienated son.”
Don’t miss this astounding poem by David “AndYes” DeMola, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, Sabrina Benaim, our newest release from Melissa Lozada-Oliva & more.
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“My oldest brother cannot seem to find someone to love him. I’ve placed a mirror in every room in the house, hoping he settles for the person he sees the most.”
Don’t miss this tremendous poem by Jamiah Lincoln, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions run August 1st – September 15th!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, our newest release from Sabrina Benaim & more.
2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
“To create something is to cut a piece of yourself for the world to hate.”
Don’t miss this incredible poem by Corbin Louis, featured contestant in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.
Want to have your video featured on Button Poetry? Video submissions run August 1st – September 15th!
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out all our books and merch, including books by Neil Hilborn, Danez Smith, Olivia Gatwood, Hanif Abdurraqib, Donte Collins, our newest release from Sabrina Benaim & more.