Because of You, This is Me
The Book. The Film. The Movement.
From classrooms to Cannes, this is more than a memoir. It’s a rallying cry for everyday heroes who change lives without always knowing it.
Jaz Ampaw-Farr—speaker, truth-teller, disruptor—shares her powerful story of transformation through education, resilience, and radical hope. At a time when burnout, safeguarding challenges, and systemic pressures weigh heavily on teachers, leaders, and carers, Because of You, This Is Me is a manifesto for change, reminding us that human-first leadership isn’t a luxury—it’s a necessity.
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GET YOUR VIP BACKSTAGE PASS!
Buy Because of You, This Is Me and get exclusive behind-the-scenes video content answering the raw, real questions Jaz receives, plus unseen insights from behind the book – honest, helpful, and just for you.
- Buy the book (Waterstones, WHSmith, Amazon—your choice)
- Snap a pic (a selfie with your book, the cover or your order confirmation)
- Post it on ANY social media platform – tag Jaz ( she’s @jazampawfarr on all of them!
Make sure you’re following Jaz and for extra brownie points, include the hashtag #BOYTIM
That’s it! Once you post, you’re in. Welcome to the VIP green room!
🎬 Now a Cannes-Selected Film
The companion documentary Re-Story Your Life was honoured at the Diversity in Cannes Film Festival with the coveted Programmer’s Choice Award and Won Best Documentary Short at The Miami Women’s Film Festival.
Who is the book for?
If you’re navigating trauma, leading others through change, or simply trying to show up braver and bolder each day, this book is your roadmap
Because of You, This Is Me amplifies:
- The teacher who sees behind the front
- The leader who chooses to be human first
- The inner voice you’re learning to trust
📚 2025/26 UK & US Book Tour
Jaz is taking the book (and film!) on the road. Beginning with VIP pre-launch events in summer 2025, audiences will be invited to:
- Meet Jaz
- Receive early signed copies
- Attend VIP private screenings of Re-Story Your Life
The Backstage Tour rolls out in September with keynote appearances, panels, and discussions across the UK and US—designed for educators, social workers, community leaders, and changemakers who are up for some positive disruption!
Join Jaz for a bagful of authenticity, humanity and hope!
Join The Book Tour & Film Screening Events
Be part of the movement! Join Jaz on her Backstage Tour and exclusive screening of the film.
ONLINE FREE WEBINAR
🗓️ 11th June
This EducationScape hosted webinar takes you beyond the page, inviting you into a deep and honest conversation about what it really means to teach, lead and live with empathy, authenticity and courage.
IN PERSON AND WITH UK PREMIERE FILM SCREENING
🗓️ 12th June
Book signing and the UK Premiere screening of the powerful new short documentary, Re-Story Your Life an introduction to the book and a chance to meet Jaz.
IN PERSON AND WITH INCLUDING FILM SCREENING
🗓️ 4th July
Join Jaz on The Backstage Tour for a screening of the award-winning documentary Re-Story Your Life and book signing at Waterstones at the prestigious Festival of Education.
About The Short Film: Re-Story Your Life
A Journey of Triumph. In this powerful short documentary by Nosco Films, Jaz returns to the streets where her story began – returning to the streets where she was homeless, the houses where she experienced unimaginable trauma, and the school where five everyday heroes changed everything.
This isn’t just a story about surviving trauma – it’s about the extraordinary power of human connection to transform lives.
What Readers Are Saying
A gut-punch of a memoir—raw, hilarious, and deeply moving. A must-read for anyone who believes in the power of human connection
More than a memoir – this is a manifesto for the power of human connection. Jaz shows us that healing is possible and that we all have the power to change lives.
A must-read for anyone working with young people. This book will reignite your passion and remind you why your work matters.
A masterclass in resilience, healing and the power of reframing your story. Essential reading for anyone ready to step into their full potential.
💥 Want In?
Join the movement. Be part of the story.
Because of YOU—someone else is surviving. Thriving. Re-storying their life.
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