Because of You, This is Me

Forthcoming

Because of You, This is Me

The stories we tell, the stories we change and the power of everyday heroes

By: Jaz Ampaw-Farr

£16.99

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Attribute name	Attribute value
Size:	234 x 156mm
ISBN:	9781781352984
Format:	Paperback
Published:	July 2025
Pages:	160 (est)

Availability: Forthcoming

In this powerful memoir-meets-manifesto, Jaz Ampaw-Farr brings her signature blend of insight, inspiration and laughter to the page to celebrate the vital and transformative impact teachers have on the children in their care.

Growing up in poverty, and neglected and abused by her own parents, Jaz Ampaw-Farr was destined to become a statistic. Her story was changed however, by five teachers who made the point of putting human connection first – despite the challenges of the education system.

Because of these people, Jaz went on to become a teacher, writer and award-winning international speaker who, through celebration and provocation, engages educators and galvanises them into embracing the difference that they can make when they, too, put being a human first.

In Because of You, This is Me Jaz shares her story – often harrowing but always uplifting – to show how the everyday heroes in our schools can transform the lives of the children who need their help the most.

Essential reading for all educators.

**Trigger Warning:** This book addresses themes of child abuse and neglect, which may be upsetting or triggering for some readers. If you or someone you know has been affected by similar issues, please take care when reading and consider seeking support.

Jaz Ampaw-Farr

Jaz Ampaw-Farr is a writer, international speaker and self-described ‘resilience ninja’ whose enthusiasm is both infectious and hugely motivating. Her background as a stand-up comedian and teacher, combined with her commitment to empowering teachers, makes her talks both engaging and resourceful. Named "The British Oprah" by US audiences and three-time winner of Speaker of the Year, Jaz's raw honesty and humour have already inspired millions through her viral TED talk and headline keynotes for organisations from Google to Gucci.

100 Years, 100 Women: Jaz Ampaw-Farr' - click here to listen in.

'Dear Teacher, I Know my Behaviour Makes you Mad, but you Need to Understand what my Life is Like- - click here to read the full article on teachwire.

Jaz has been named a TIME Person of the Year' 2017 - see her video here.

Interview with Jaz Ampaw-Farr ' how to be 10% braver.

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