Performing at Icehouse
“I know how to cut a thing down to only its useful parts.”
Don’t miss this fantastic poem from K McClendon, performing at Icehouse in Minneapolis, 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, Jackson Neal & Azura Tyabji & our newest release from Akosua Zimba Afiriyie-Hwedie!
Performed by Azura Tyabji
“Azula, I wanted your power. I wanted a hunger yielding lightning.”
Don’t miss this compelling poem from Azura Tyabji. Order your copy of Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal’s NEW book, DEAR AZULA, I HAVE A CRUSH ON DANNY PHANTOM.
While you’re here, head over to the Button store to check out our books and merch, including books by Sabrina Benaim, Rudy Francisco, Michael Lee, Blythe Baird, Raych Jackson, & our newest releases from Kevin Kantor & Ollie Schminkey!
“How else would I know I am loved?”
Don’t miss this week’s Best of Button playlist, featuring the top-viewed recent videos on the Button YouTube Channel. Today’s addition: Daniel! 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, Ollie Schminkey and our newest release from and Azura Tyabji & Jackson Neal!
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!