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UK writer and performer Lemn Sissay. Image credit: James Ross, 2007.
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Learn more about other contemporary UK authors at Contemporary Writers, the British Council's online catalogue for researching the best literary talent in modern Britain.

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THE ARTIST

Log on to Lemn Sissay's website to read his blog and learn more about his work for page and stage.

You can also check out Lemn's events at Cal State L.A. on his Department of English homepage.

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OUR PARTNERS

Learn more about Cal State L.A.'s English Department and Center for Contemporary Poetry and Poetics.

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Lemn Sissay.

UK WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE
CAL STATE L.A.
JANUARY 7 - FEBRUARY 1, 2008

Writer and performer Lemn Sissay was the latest UK artist to participate in the British Council UK Writer-in-Residence Program at California State University, Los Angeles. While at Cal State L.A. this winter Lemn taught on campus and off and held public readings and performances in the Los Angeles area.

Lemn joined other contemporary British artists as part of an ongoing literature initiative at major American universities. Read more about the UK Writer-in-Residence program in our special feature.
Learn more about Lemn and his text, drama and performance.

Public Events

READINGS
FREE READING
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
6:30 p.m.
Music Hall, Music Building
California State University, Los Angeles
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