We spoke to Kristy Melville, president and publisher at Andrews McMeel Publishing known for New York Times bestselling poetry and inspiration, cutting-edge comics and humor, engaging puzzles and activities, and entertaining children’s graphic novels. Andrews McMeel’s enduring success is founded in its ability to identify and amplify powerful voices that reflect and share the stories of our times.

In the early days of social media adoption, Kirsty published little-known Canadian poet Rupi Kaur, whose writing and art resonated deeply with an emerging readership yearning for connection, empathy, and representation. The combined global sales of Rupi’s first book, Milk and Honey, and sibling poetry collections The Sun and Her Flowers and Home Body exceed more than ten million copies, with foreign language editions in over forty countries. Under Kirsty’s leadership, Andrews McMeel has been at the forefront of changing the way poetry is perceived and marketed, helping to grow and expand the poetry category for readers worldwide.

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