Hi, I’m Jaspreet. An educator, poet and author.
Hey. Hi. How are you?
I’m Jaspreet Kaur, better known as Behind the Netra for my poetry. I’m a spoken word artist, writer and teacher from East London.
I spent five years teaching History, Sociology and Politics in secondary schools across London. With an academic background in both history and gender studies and a passion for social justice, I’ve been committed to using writing and spoken word to tackle gender discrimination, mental health stigma, the postcolonial immigrant experience, and taboo issues within the South Asian community.
My passion for teaching, social justice and spoken word has taken me to stages across the country from Westminster Abbey, Theatre Royal London, The House of Lords, Wembley Stadium to Oxford University. My TEDx London Talk ‘How Poetry Saved My Life’, explored how the power of words gave me the confidence to overcome my own mental health struggles.
I’m a regular commentator on BBC Sunday Morning Live, BBC Radio 4 and BBC Radio 2. I’m honoured to have been recognised by a number of organisations for my work, including the Asian Women of Achievement Award for my work in Arts and Culture, the ‘We Are The City’ Rising Star Award in Education, and a Finalist for the National Diversity Award for being a Positive Role Model. I was also voted one of the Top 10 Inspirational Sikh Women in the UK.
I am an Associate Research Fellow at Birkbeck University’s Centre for British Political Life.
My debut book, Brown Girl Like Me, published by Pan Macmillan’s imprint Bluebird, is set for release on 17th February 2022.
