Rupi Kaur is an Indian-Canadian poet, illustrator, photographer, and author. Born in Punjab, India, she immigrated to Canada at a young age with her family. She began performing poetry in 2009 and gained significant recognition through social media, particularly Instagram, where she built a substantial following. Kaur has published three collections of poetry that have reached wide audiences. Her work combines poetry with illustration and photography, creating a distinctive multimedia approach to her art. She has become one of the most popular contemporary poets, with her work resonating particularly with younger readers.