Independent Thinking Press

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.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.

Juliet Robertson''s Blood Lines is a poignant and poetic exploration of her life with terminal cancer. Her resilience and positivity is evident throughout this heartwarming collection of poems, and the narrative that accompanies them is a shining example of how to live with adversity. Creatively blending poetry and prose, Juliet intertwines footnotes and poems to craft a deeply layered narrative. Each step of her journey is illustrated with raw honesty and artistic brilliance. The book boldly confronts taboo subjects, delving into the medical intricacies of illness and the concept of death with unflinching courage. It is an extraordinary mix of heartache and hope, filled with poems and vivid visuals that balance humour with honesty. It is also a testament to Robertson''s gift for storytelling - well known to readers of her bestselling works, Dirty Teaching and Messy Maths.Blood Lines is a handbook for living and dying well, delivered with grace, fortitude and humour. Sue BurgeA moving and inspiring read for anyone that has been personally affected by cancer, including patients, their family and friends, oncology professionals as well as all poetry enthusiasts.