| Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, author, illustrator, and photographer who gained popularity in 2015. |
| Before she was born, her father moved to Canada due to violent hate crimes faced by Sikh men in India. |
| As a child, she faced financial struggles and lived in a one-bedroom basement apartment with her family. |
| Rupi discovered her love for reading at a young age and initially found poetry in Sikh scriptures. |
| She faced challenges with her orthodox mother, particularly around matters like menstruation. |
| In her childhood, she participated in human rights protests with her activist father. |
| She inherited her artistic skills from her mother. |
| Although her parents wanted her to study science, she pursued rhetoric and writing in university. |
| Rupi faced health challenges due to endometriosis during her youth. |
| Her poetry gained recognition after she self-published her first collection, "Milk and Honey," in 2014. |
| She deliberately chose the last name "Kaur" to empower young Sikh girls and challenge the caste system. |
| Rupi's advocacy against menstrual taboos gained attention after Instagram censored her photos in 2015. |
| This incident led to increased popularity for her book "Milk and Honey." |
| In 2017, she released her second collection, "The Sun and Her Flowers." |
| She has made significant achievements in poetry, including performing at the London Book Fair and the Jaipur Literary Festival. |
| Rupi Kaur has demonstrated success with her poetry collections and artistic endeavors. |
| In 2020, she released her third poetry collection, "Home Body," which became a bestseller. |
| Her works have received international acclaim and attention. |
| In 2021, she created the first poetry show on Amazon Prime Video called "Rupi Kaur Live." |
| Her fourth book, "Healing Through Words," was published in September 2022. |
| In 2023, she contributed to The Washington Post and collaborated on a short film with Hello Sunshine. |
| Rupi Kaur's poetry reflects themes of trauma, abuse, and empowerment. |
| Her stylistic choice reflects her Punjabi roots and cultural influences. |
| She has faced allegations of plagiarism and parody by other poets. |
| In 2023, she declined an invitation to a White House event due to her disagreement with certain policies. |
