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Rupi Kaur poetry event comes to Changing Hands in October

Here's your chance to meet the author of "milk and honey."
A portrait of a young woman of color.
Renowned poet Rupi Kaur.

Baljit Singh

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It’s been 10 years since poet, artist and performer Rupi Kaur released “milk and honey,” her bestselling collection of poems.

To celebrate, the writer is releasing a 10th anniversary edition of the book and announced a North American anniversary tour on Thursday.

She’ll appear at Changing Hands Bookstore in Tempe on Oct. 21.

The anniversary edition of “milk and honey.”

Courtesy of Andrews McMeel Publishing

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The anniversary edition of “milk and honey” includes 40 new original poems and 20 new illustrations; full-color, never-before-seen photos and memorabilia; a new introduction and handwritten diary entries by Kaur; and annotations from Kaur and other famous voices on the original text.

Since its debut, “milk and honey” has sold more than 6 million copies globally, becoming the highest-selling book of poetry in the 21st century.

Cost to attend the Changing Hands event is $30, which includes a signed copy of the anniversary edition.

For more information, visit the Changing Hands website.

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