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Here's a few simple guidelines to get you started on your 2025 Chapbook contest submission(s). Visit buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit to start your entry today!📚
🔈Have you been looking for a sign to buy that poetry book you've been eying up? Well, here it is! Our Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale is running NOW through December 2nd, 2025🔈
November 26, 2025 at 6:05 PM
🔈Have you been looking for a sign to buy that poetry book you've been eying up? Well, here it is! Our Black Friday / Cyber Monday sale is running NOW through December 2nd, 2025🔈
Here's a few simple guidelines to get you started on your 2025 Chapbook contest submission(s). Visit buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit to start your entry today!📚
November 21, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Here's a few simple guidelines to get you started on your 2025 Chapbook contest submission(s). Visit buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit to start your entry today!📚
Happy Fall! 🍂 $12 Paperbacks! Check out our fall clearance sale, filled with books to comfort you during the colder seasons down below! ⬇
bit.ly/467mLKS
bit.ly/467mLKS
September 19, 2025 at 2:20 PM
Happy Fall! 🍂 $12 Paperbacks! Check out our fall clearance sale, filled with books to comfort you during the colder seasons down below! ⬇
bit.ly/467mLKS
bit.ly/467mLKS
Set yourself up for success by joining us in Jared Singer's workshop on Sept 20th!
This 4 week online workshop will teach you how to make and use the rules of the world your poems live in so that you can let your imagination off the leash without losing clarity.
✍️ buttonpoetry.com/product/butt...
This 4 week online workshop will teach you how to make and use the rules of the world your poems live in so that you can let your imagination off the leash without losing clarity.
✍️ buttonpoetry.com/product/butt...
September 9, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Set yourself up for success by joining us in Jared Singer's workshop on Sept 20th!
This 4 week online workshop will teach you how to make and use the rules of the world your poems live in so that you can let your imagination off the leash without losing clarity.
✍️ buttonpoetry.com/product/butt...
This 4 week online workshop will teach you how to make and use the rules of the world your poems live in so that you can let your imagination off the leash without losing clarity.
✍️ buttonpoetry.com/product/butt...
Introducing our newest forthcoming book... Cipota by Chelsea Guevara! Pre-order today using the link in our bio! 🔗📚
July 2, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Introducing our newest forthcoming book... Cipota by Chelsea Guevara! Pre-order today using the link in our bio! 🔗📚
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@boa-editions.bsky.social, @milkweededitions.bsky.social, and especially @buttonpoetry.bsky.social (I'm actually a little shocked more presses don't have a robust public commitment like this, and would love to see it from everywhere! buttonpoetry.com/policies/)
Button’s Commitments on Generative AI
Button’s Commitments on Generative AI As it becomes increasingly transparent that recent developments in AI stand atop the backs of stolen books, art, and other creative property, we believe it is t...
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May 21, 2025 at 4:27 PM
@boa-editions.bsky.social, @milkweededitions.bsky.social, and especially @buttonpoetry.bsky.social (I'm actually a little shocked more presses don't have a robust public commitment like this, and would love to see it from everywhere! buttonpoetry.com/policies/)
May 29, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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From Rudy Francisco's book, Helium.
Published by @buttonpoetry.bsky.social. Get it here: bit.ly/rfhelium
#poem #books #writing
Published by @buttonpoetry.bsky.social. Get it here: bit.ly/rfhelium
#poem #books #writing
April 18, 2025 at 12:24 PM
From Rudy Francisco's book, Helium.
Published by @buttonpoetry.bsky.social. Get it here: bit.ly/rfhelium
#poem #books #writing
Published by @buttonpoetry.bsky.social. Get it here: bit.ly/rfhelium
#poem #books #writing
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@jaleneutsey.bsky.social’s @buttonpoetry.bsky.social
launch yesterday at the Pratt Library was wonderful! thanks to all who came out in person, or tuned in online.
pick up a copy of BUBBLE GUM STADIUM:
buttonpoetry.com/product/bubb...
🫧🍬 🩷 🏟️ ⚾️ 📕
launch yesterday at the Pratt Library was wonderful! thanks to all who came out in person, or tuned in online.
pick up a copy of BUBBLE GUM STADIUM:
buttonpoetry.com/product/bubb...
🫧🍬 🩷 🏟️ ⚾️ 📕
May 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
@jaleneutsey.bsky.social’s @buttonpoetry.bsky.social
launch yesterday at the Pratt Library was wonderful! thanks to all who came out in person, or tuned in online.
pick up a copy of BUBBLE GUM STADIUM:
buttonpoetry.com/product/bubb...
🫧🍬 🩷 🏟️ ⚾️ 📕
launch yesterday at the Pratt Library was wonderful! thanks to all who came out in person, or tuned in online.
pick up a copy of BUBBLE GUM STADIUM:
buttonpoetry.com/product/bubb...
🫧🍬 🩷 🏟️ ⚾️ 📕
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Wherein Eric Sirota reads from THE RENT EATS FIRST, a finalist for the 2024 BIG OTHER Book Award for Poetry!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sJ...
Cc: @buttonpoetry.bsky.social and @bigothermag.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sJ...
Cc: @buttonpoetry.bsky.social and @bigothermag.bsky.social
Eric Sirota Reads from THE RENT EATS FIRST, a Finalist for the 2024 BIG OTHER Book Award for Poetry
YouTube video by Big Other
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May 8, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Wherein Eric Sirota reads from THE RENT EATS FIRST, a finalist for the 2024 BIG OTHER Book Award for Poetry!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sJ...
Cc: @buttonpoetry.bsky.social and @bigothermag.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0sJ...
Cc: @buttonpoetry.bsky.social and @bigothermag.bsky.social
One of our favorite poems - in honor of National Poetry Month.
From "Purple Hearts" by Rachel Wiley in her book Fat Girl Finish School.
#nationalpoetrymonth
From "Purple Hearts" by Rachel Wiley in her book Fat Girl Finish School.
#nationalpoetrymonth
April 17, 2025 at 4:04 PM
One of our favorite poems - in honor of National Poetry Month.
From "Purple Hearts" by Rachel Wiley in her book Fat Girl Finish School.
#nationalpoetrymonth
From "Purple Hearts" by Rachel Wiley in her book Fat Girl Finish School.
#nationalpoetrymonth
From SHAPESHIFTER by L.E. Bowman #resilience
April 16, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From SHAPESHIFTER by L.E. Bowman #resilience
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Needed words from the brilliant Andrea Gibson.
April 11, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Needed words from the brilliant Andrea Gibson.
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“Homesick, A Plea for our Planet,” by the incomparable Andrea Gibson.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to absorb this beautiful love song to the home we all share.
#MomSky 🌎
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to absorb this beautiful love song to the home we all share.
#MomSky 🌎
Andrea Gibson - Homesick: A Plea For Our Planet (Official Video)
YouTube video by Andrea Gibson
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April 8, 2025 at 10:49 PM
“Homesick, A Plea for our Planet,” by the incomparable Andrea Gibson.
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to absorb this beautiful love song to the home we all share.
#MomSky 🌎
I hope you’ll take a few minutes to absorb this beautiful love song to the home we all share.
#MomSky 🌎
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We have book news on ACCOMPLISHMENT SUNDAY, fam! Contributor @adriennenovy.bsky.social has a book coming out with @buttonpoetry.bsky.social
next spring 🎉 This is a poetry collection that explores mental health recovery, and it's available for pre-order now! buff.ly/5AFlnUa
next spring 🎉 This is a poetry collection that explores mental health recovery, and it's available for pre-order now! buff.ly/5AFlnUa
April 6, 2025 at 5:05 PM
We have book news on ACCOMPLISHMENT SUNDAY, fam! Contributor @adriennenovy.bsky.social has a book coming out with @buttonpoetry.bsky.social
next spring 🎉 This is a poetry collection that explores mental health recovery, and it's available for pre-order now! buff.ly/5AFlnUa
next spring 🎉 This is a poetry collection that explores mental health recovery, and it's available for pre-order now! buff.ly/5AFlnUa
April 9, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Contest Extended to April 6th
Join us for our first foray into fiction!
buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit
Join us for our first foray into fiction!
buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit
April 3, 2025 at 6:21 PM
Contest Extended to April 6th
Join us for our first foray into fiction!
buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit
Join us for our first foray into fiction!
buttonpoetry.submittable.com/submit
Pssst... new book day for Najya Williams - show some love <3 #bookrelease
April 1, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Pssst... new book day for Najya Williams - show some love <3 #bookrelease
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Choose 20 Poems that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One poem/day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just a link to the Poem.
#BookSky
#PoetrySky
#Poem
Day 8: (by the amazing @buttonpoetry.bsky.social - Rachel Wiley)
One poem/day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just a link to the Poem.
#BookSky
#PoetrySky
#Poem
Day 8: (by the amazing @buttonpoetry.bsky.social - Rachel Wiley)
March 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Choose 20 Poems that have stayed with you or influenced you.
One poem/day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just a link to the Poem.
#BookSky
#PoetrySky
#Poem
Day 8: (by the amazing @buttonpoetry.bsky.social - Rachel Wiley)
One poem/day for 20 days. No explanations, no reviews, just a link to the Poem.
#BookSky
#PoetrySky
#Poem
Day 8: (by the amazing @buttonpoetry.bsky.social - Rachel Wiley)
"Imagine the darkness is a cave in which you will be nurtured by doing absolutely nothing. Hibernating animals don’t even dream. It’s okay if you can’t imagine spring."
Andrea Gibson reading "Instead of Depression" from their book You Better Be Lightning
@andreagibson.bsky.social
#selfcare
Andrea Gibson reading "Instead of Depression" from their book You Better Be Lightning
@andreagibson.bsky.social
#selfcare
March 14, 2025 at 7:28 PM
"Imagine the darkness is a cave in which you will be nurtured by doing absolutely nothing. Hibernating animals don’t even dream. It’s okay if you can’t imagine spring."
Andrea Gibson reading "Instead of Depression" from their book You Better Be Lightning
@andreagibson.bsky.social
#selfcare
Andrea Gibson reading "Instead of Depression" from their book You Better Be Lightning
@andreagibson.bsky.social
#selfcare
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In case you missed it: a resource w/ a dozen of my favorite links exploring the question of how people can get involved in activism and organizing, especially if they're new to it.
Full text is here, plus a printable/foldable PDF for the zine-version you can feel free to share:
Full text is here, plus a printable/foldable PDF for the zine-version you can feel free to share:
Something to Share with Friends and Neighbors Asking “What Do We DO?”
A resource for people new to activism and organizing, sharing some action ideas.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:19 PM
In case you missed it: a resource w/ a dozen of my favorite links exploring the question of how people can get involved in activism and organizing, especially if they're new to it.
Full text is here, plus a printable/foldable PDF for the zine-version you can feel free to share:
Full text is here, plus a printable/foldable PDF for the zine-version you can feel free to share:
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Check out new #poetry #books for the week of 2/18 from Madville Publishing, Mad Creek Books, @blacklawrence.bsky.social, @wwnorton.bsky.social, @buttonpoetry.bsky.social & @zephyrpress.bsky.social . #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity phillychapbookreview.org/new-poetry-t...
New Poetry Titles (2/18/25)
Check out new poetry books for the week of 2/18 from Madville Publishing, Mad Creek Books, Black Lawrence Press, W. W. Norton, Button Poetry & Zephyr Press.
phillychapbookreview.org
February 18, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Check out new #poetry #books for the week of 2/18 from Madville Publishing, Mad Creek Books, @blacklawrence.bsky.social, @wwnorton.bsky.social, @buttonpoetry.bsky.social & @zephyrpress.bsky.social . #writingcommunity #poetrycommunity phillychapbookreview.org/new-poetry-t...
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Andrea Gibson / Homesick: A Plea for Our Planet
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@buttonpoetry.bsky.social #poetry
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@buttonpoetry.bsky.social #poetry
“Do you know sometimes when gathering nectar, bees fall asleep in flowers? Do you know fish are so sensitive snowflakes sound like fireworks when they land on the water?” Andrea Gibson - Homesick: A ...
TikTok video by Button Poetry
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February 19, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Andrea Gibson / Homesick: A Plea for Our Planet
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@buttonpoetry.bsky.social #poetry
www.tiktok.com/@buttonpoetr...
@buttonpoetry.bsky.social #poetry
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...and for anyone interested, our local @jacl-national.bsky.social asked me to write a poem on this back in 2017. It weaves in some family history, some before-my-time history, and some right-now history.
Link below has the full text, plus a 2020 performance that @buttonpoetry.bsky.social captured:
Link below has the full text, plus a 2020 performance that @buttonpoetry.bsky.social captured:
Video: DUST (Day of Remembrance + #NoBanNoWall Spoken Word)
***EDIT: This poem/post is from 2017 (and includes some specific references to that time), but the video below is the higher-quality version that Button Poetry shared in 2020) The Japanese American Ci...
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February 19, 2025 at 4:06 PM
...and for anyone interested, our local @jacl-national.bsky.social asked me to write a poem on this back in 2017. It weaves in some family history, some before-my-time history, and some right-now history.
Link below has the full text, plus a 2020 performance that @buttonpoetry.bsky.social captured:
Link below has the full text, plus a 2020 performance that @buttonpoetry.bsky.social captured: