Written and illustrated while Rupi Kaur was a university student, milk and honey soon became a word-of-mouth phenomenon, topping bestseller lists worldwide. It remains a bestselling sensation, the poetry book for the modern world.
A noble companion, milk and honey heals as it takes readers through a journey of the most bitter moments in life, showing readers the sweetness in those moments, because it is everywhere, if you are willing to look.
Immerse yourself in the lyrical feast by the author lauded by The New Republic as “the Writer of the Decade.”
Rupi Kaur is a #1 New York Times bestselling poet and performer. At 22, she self-published her first collection, milk and honey, which became the highest-selling poetry book of the 21st century. She has written and illustrated four books, selling over 12 million copies in more than 43 languages. Through her sold-out world tours, Kaur has reinvented what a poetry reading can be. Her live shows are theatrical experiences that bring together poetry, music, and stand-up, moving audiences from laughter to tears. In 2021, Rupi Kaur Live premiered on Amazon Prime Video as the first poetry special of its kind.