Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet of Indian origin; author of Milk and Honey and The Sun and Her Flowers; hook: her poetry collections sold millions worldwide, sparking a global wave of “Instapoetry.” She pairs minimalist verse with her own illustrations, exploring femininity, trauma, migration, and healing. Her style is intimate and direct, making her one of the most recognizable poets of the 21st century.
📚 Born in Punjab, moved to Canada as a child. ✍️ Started by performing in student halls and posting on Instagram. 📖 Milk and Honey has sold over 3 million copies. 🎨 Illustrates her books herself with simple line drawings. 🌸 Themes include love, violence, exile, and rebirth. 🌍 Her poetry is translated into dozens of languages. 🎤 Performs on global stages, turning poetry into live shows. 💡 Seen as the face of the Instapoetry movement. 🤔 Speaks openly about personal trauma and migrant identity. 😄 Jokes that her cat listens to her readings with more gravity than most audiences.