Filmed by The Strivers Row
“I learned how to love my weakness. I wear my insecurities like a good suit to a job interview.”
Don’t miss this powerful poem from 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at Camp Bar.
“Perfect isn’t where we’re from and we wouldn’t like it there anyway.”
Don’t miss this amazing poem from Sierra DeMulder, performing at Camp Bar in St.Paul.
Sierra’s book, WE SLEPT HERE, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
“Like, maybe I’m always speaking in questions because I’m so used to being cut off.”
Congratulations to Melissa Lozada-Oliva for topping 1,000,000 views on this great poem! Watch more from Melissa here and here.
Melissa’s wonderful book, peluda 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, Natasha T. Miller, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at McNally Jackson Books
“I nurture your blood and fill your emptiness from the sky.”
Don’t miss this fascinating poem from Jon Sands, performing at McNally Jackson Books in Brooklyn, NY.
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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performed by Natasha T Miller
“Blue Ivy doesn’t understand the internet.”
Don’t miss this great poem from Natasha T. Miller. Order your copy of Natasha’s book, BUTCHER.
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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing in Miami Lakes, FL
“You ain’t got to have no money to get on-board, just got to have a desire to get free.”
Don’t miss this superb poem from Bluz, performing at Main Street Players in Miami Lakes, FL.
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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
“You are something worth wanting. You are worthy of wanting to be wanted.”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Melania-Luisa Marte! 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at Rustbelt 2019
“When I am not there for your consumption, I still exist.”
Don’t miss this compelling poem from Frankie Kubena, 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, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performing at Button Poetry Live
“We were both empty promises with nothing left of ourselves to give.”
Don’t miss this great poem from TaneshaNicole, 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, Phil Kaye, Michael Lee, Bianca Phipps, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Ollie Schminkey, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji!
“As you drive down I-40, your vehicle will catch the dreams roadkilled by manifest destiny.”
Congratulations to Rowie Shebala for topping 100,000 views on this powerful poem! Watch more from the National Poetry Slam playlist 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, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, Rudy Francisco, Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal, and our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!