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Lemn Sissay was an official poet for the London 2012 Olympics and works to support new writers. Much of his own poetry focuses on his difficult upbringing. Lemn was brought up by a foster family, but when he was 18 he received his birth certificate and discovered his real name and identity. He tells his story to Outlook's Matthew Bannister.

Lemn Sissay is one of four judges for Outlook Inspirations. The closing date for nominations is 1 May 2016.

Photo: Lemn Sissay.
Credit: Aida Muluneh