| 1. Rupi Kaur is a Canadian poet, author, illustrator, and photographer who gained popularity in 2015. |
| 2. Before she was born, her father moved to Canada due to violent hate crimes faced by Sikh men in India. |
| 3. As a child, she faced financial struggles and lived in a one-bedroom basement apartment with her family. |
| 4. Rupi discovered her love for reading at a young age and initially found poetry in Sikh scriptures. |
| 5. She faced challenges with her orthodox mother, particularly around matters like menstruation. |
| 6. In her childhood, she participated in human rights protests with her activist father. |
| 7. She inherited her artistic skills from her mother. |
| 8. Although her parents wanted her to study science, she pursued rhetoric and writing in university. |
| 9. Rupi faced health challenges due to endometriosis during her youth. |
| 10. Her poetry gained recognition after she self-published her first collection, "Milk and Honey," in 2014. |
| 11. She deliberately chose the last name "Kaur" to empower young Sikh girls and challenge the caste system. |
| 12. Rupi's advocacy against menstrual taboos gained attention after Instagram censored her photos in 2015. |
| 13. This incident led to increased popularity for her book "Milk and Honey." |
| 14. In 2017, she released her second collection, "The Sun and Her Flowers." |
| 15. She has made significant achievements in poetry, including performing at the London Book Fair and the Jaipur Literary Festival. |
| 16. Rupi Kaur has demonstrated success with her poetry collections and artistic endeavors. |
| 17. In 2020, she released her third poetry collection, "Home Body," which became a bestseller. |
| 18. Her works have received international acclaim and attention. |
| 19. In 2021, she created the first poetry show on Amazon Prime Video called "Rupi Kaur Live." |
| 20. Her fourth book, "Healing Through Words," was published in September 2022. |
| 21. In 2023, she contributed to The Washington Post and collaborated on a short film with Hello Sunshine. |
| 22. Rupi Kaur's poetry reflects themes of trauma, abuse, and empowerment. |
| 23. Her stylistic choice reflects her Punjabi roots and cultural influences. |
| 24. She has faced allegations of plagiarism and parody by other poets. |
| 25. In 2023, she declined an invitation to a White House event due to her disagreement with certain policies. |
