South London-raised poet Dee Majek has released his debut poetry collection, 3000 Miles from Home: Stories My Mother and Father Never Told Me.
The collection explores identity, migration, and intergenerational experiences, drawing on Dee’s Nigerian-British background and the untold stories passed down through families and communities.
The book was launched last month to a packed audience at SOAS, University of London and has already reached just outside the top ten in the IngramSpark poetry charts.
Featuring 56 poems, the collection is both a personal journey and a wider reflection on heritage and belonging. Dee explains:
“It’s homage to the untold stories of my parents and generations before them. Stories that crossed oceans, survived silence, and waited to be spoken.”
Dee, who grew up in Bromley, and lived in South London has worked extensively with young people across London and Essex, including South, East, West and Central London communities. He continues to perform across the UK, with upcoming appearances including Brighton and the recent Lambeth Libraries Authors and Readers Festival in May.
