One of the poems in Milk and Honey goes like this: Rather like a rapper, she tells it how it is. “People aren’t used to poetry that’s so easy and simple,” she says.Īnd that is key to why Kaur has connected so strongly with millions of young people worldwide. Milk and Honey is a collection of poems that tackles tough themes – rape, violence, alcoholism, trauma – but it’s written in Kaur’s trademark short, simple verse – with her own illustrations acting as visual punctuations. I was posting stuff online just because it made me feel relieved – as a way of getting things off my chest.” “I wasn’t trying to write a book, it wasn’t even in my vision. “My book would never have been published without social media,” she says. Followers came in their droves – 1.3 million of them at the last count (though notably she follows no one). She took a stand against Instagram, pointing out the hypocrisy of a platform that hosted sexual images of women yet censored a typical female experience. She was catapulted into the limelight after Instagram banned a self-portrait photograph, in which she is seen lying on a bed with menstrual bloodstained sheets. 'Rupi Kaur's writing echoes of artistry and wisdom which is seen in the work of those that have been writing for years.' - Samira Sawlani, Media Diversified You may also be interested in.Kaur is one of a burgeoning group of young “Instapoets”, so called because they have shot to fame after building up huge followings on social media. Her work will send you to past thoughts and realities you might not have known you had.' - Sienna Brown, WildSpice Magazine

'The honest words of Rupi Kaur leave you continuously wanting more as she writes with eloquence and poise. ' Milk and Honey brings any tormented reader to an enlightened state of self-reflection that may have taken years to accomplish alone.' - Elite Daily 'Discussing themes of love, loss, and healing, Milk and Honey finds a way to connect to every reader.' - Business Insider Accompanied by her own sketches, the beautifully honest poems read like the everyday, collective experiences of today's modern woman.' - Erin Spencer, Huffington Post 'Rupi Kaur's first book, Milk and Honey is the poetry collection every woman needs on her nightstand or coffee table. 'A must-have poetry collection about healing and hope.' - Bustle 'Rupi's poetry is simple, relatable, gorgeous, and grounded in the everyday experiences of young women.' - Rachel Grate, Hello Giggles Her work is simply but powerfully expressed, and viscerally captures both universal human experience and the particular struggles of a young woman today.' - Huffington Post 'At age 24, Rupi Kaur has been called the voice of her generation.' - USA Today

Milk and honey by Rupi Kaur