About the Author

Rupi Kaur is a poet, artist, and performer.

A breakout literary phenomenon and #1 New York Times bestselling author, Rupi Kaur wrote, illustrated, and self-published her first poetry collection, milk and honey (2014). Next came its artistic siblings, the sun and her flowers (2017) and home body (2020), both debuting at #1 on bestseller lists across the world. These collections have sold over twelve million copies and have been translated into over forty languages, with milk and honey becoming one of the highest-selling poetry books of the 21st century. She was also regarded as “writer of the decade” by the New Republic and recognized on the Forbes 30 under 30 list. In 2022, Kaur released her fourth book, Healing Through Words.

In 2021, Kaur produced Rupi Kaur Live, a first-of-its-kind poetry special on Amazon Prime Video. Kaur also executive produced the film This Place, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in 2022, and the 2024 Academy Award–nominated film To Kill a Tiger. 

Kaur has graced stages across the globe and completed her third sold-out world tour in 2023. Her shows are poetic theatrical experiences interlaced with Kaur’s own touch of stand-up comedy. Kaur’s work encompasses love, loss, trauma, healing, femininity, and more.

Reviews

“Rupi Kaur’s The Sun and Her Flowers is everything her fans have been waiting for. . . . [She’s] perhaps the best-known poet in the English-speaking world at this point.” 
*Bustle*

“Rupi Kaur is kicking down the doors of publishing.” 
*The New York Times (Style)*

“The poet who touched a nerve.” 
*The Times (London)*

“Her work is human experience, tidily aestheticized and monetized, rendered inspirational and relatable in perfect balance.” 
*The Cut*

“At once simple, current and hard-hitting.” 
*The Guardian (London)*

“One of the most popular writers in the world, full stop.” 
*The Globe and Mail*

“The line drawings that accompany her poems are raw, evocative and utterly striking.” 
*Toronto Star*

“Rupi Kaur reinvents poetry.” 
*The Economist*

“Rupi Kaur sits atop a new wave in poetry.” 
*The Wall Street Journal*

“At age 24, Rupi Kaur has been called the voice of her generation (move over, Lena Dunham).” 
*USA Today*

“There’s no denying that Rupi Kaur is currently one of the most — if not the most — popular poets in America.”
*Boston Globe*

“Rupi Kaur is a rock star.” 
*Kansas City Star*