Nayeli Hernandez – “Ellos Dicen” (Get Lit)

Performing at the 2017 Get Lit Classic Slam.

“There is a revolution on its way and there is no time to shove our women into corners.”

Don’t miss this dynamic poem from Nayeli Hernandez, performing during the semi-finals of the 2017 Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

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Jamiah Lincoln – “My Brother”

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!

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Rhiannon McGavin – “Chick Lit”

2016 Button Poetry Video Contest.

“My teacher said he didn’t know of any female writers good enough to study.”

Don’t miss this awesome poem from Rhiannon McGavin, Runner-Up in the 2016 Button Poetry Video Contest. Support Button on Patreon so we can continue to broadcast these amazing poets!

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Hannah Dains – “Enough” (Get Lit)

Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.

“The most beautiful thing you could possibly be
doing is staying alive.”

Don’t miss this uplifting poem from Hannah Dains, performing during the finals of the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.

While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Chloe Medina – “Let Us Appreciate It All” (Get Lit)

Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.

“No, you can’t just like it cause it’s pretty!
Ah…welI I do.”

Don’t miss this lovely poem from Chloe Medina, performing during the finals of the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.
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Nia Lewis – “Closed” (Get Lit 2016)

Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.

“You must understand that a body is just a body,
a silhouette isn’t a definition of a woman.”

Don’t miss this great poem from Nia Lewis, performing at the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.

Paola Gonzalez & Karla Gutierrez – “At The Wall, US/Mexican Border, Texas, 2020”

Performing at the Get Lit Classic Slam.

“The legend of the wall begins with those who arrived with silver skin.”

Don’t miss this timely, necessary poem from Paola Gonzalez & Karla Gutierrez, our first video from the Get Lit Words Ignite Classic Slam, the largest youth poetry tournament in Southern California. Order Get Lit Rising today at simonandschuster.com, and join the #LiteraryRiot at getlit.org.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including Button t-shirts in both female and unisex cuts, and books and more by many of your favorite Button artists.