Lemn Sissay
United KingdompoetMaleb. 19668.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Lemn Sissay is a renowned poet and author, known for his impactful work in literature and social justice, and is set to lead a national project for schoolchildren as part of the Southbank Centre's 75th anniversary celebrations.
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Lemn Sissay is a Sunday Times bestseller and OBE, whose works include themes of family, adoption, society, race, hope, and love.
It’s not just Homer: the new generation of poets enjoying epic success | BooksThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-08-08
United Kingdom· 2026-08-08
Lemn Sissay's poem was featured in Andy Burnham's closing campaign video.
Andy Burnham has shown that he can win. But can he govern Britain? | Gaby HinsliffThe Guardian·United Kingdom· 2026-06-20
United Kingdom· 2026-06-20
Lemn Sissay will lead a national project inviting schoolchildren to share their hopes and dreams through poetry.
Teenagers charged over Transport for London cyber attackBBC·United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
United Kingdom· 2025-09-18
