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Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference.

The company was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to now publish over 250 books a year. JKP is known for long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently they have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology. JKP has a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger. In 2016, JKP was awarded Independent Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year by the British Book Industry Awards.

In 2006 a new imprint, Singing Dragon, was born.

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The Ultimate Self-Esteem Toolkit

25 Tools to Boost Confidence, Achieve Goals, and Find Happiness

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

From the author of The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit and The Ultimate Time-Management Toolkit, this book provides practical strategies to help you increase your self-esteem, resilience, and confidence. It includes creative exercises and empowering techniques drawn from CBT, positive psychology and mindfulness.

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The Teen Trauma Journal

Understanding the Past and Embracing Tomorrow!

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Self-help journal providing support and information for people who have experienced trauma or attachment challenges. With interactive chapters on attachment, emotions, school, resilience and more.

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The Autistic Guide to Adventure

Active Pursuits from Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Sensory Parenting for Sensory Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A reflective guide for parenting a child with sensory needs, with guidance on navigating sensory meltdowns, managing your own emotions, and responding empathetically to your child.

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Looking After Your Autistic Self

A Personalised Self-Care Approach to Managing Your Sensory and Emotional Well-Being

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This is the go-to-guide to surviving and thriving as an autistic adult. Featuring customisable, stress-relieving strategies that are easy to implement into busy everyday life to create a calmer, happier you. Packed with lived-experience and professional tips and tricks, this guide works to help you truly look after your autistic self.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Facing Mighty Fears About Baddies and Villains

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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D.I.V.E.R.S.I.T.Y.

A Guide to Working with Diversity and Developing Cultural Sensitivity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Award-winning social worker and diversity trainer Vivian Okeze-Tirado has developed the perfect tool to increase and develop your cultural competence. With practical, easy-to-implement steps for a wide range of professions, you can take active steps, empower people and take action against racism.

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Autistic World Domination

How to Script Your Life

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The neurotypical world doesn’t always work for autistic people, but that’s about to change! By helping readers write their own blueprint for life, Autistic World Domination empowers autistics to create the world they want for themselves. Vibrant, fresh and inspiring - this book is full of energy and actionable plans. It’s time to rewrite normal!

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Ace Notes

Tips and Tricks on Existing in an Allo World

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Dyslexia Advocate!

Second Edition

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Sounds Fake But Okay

An Asexual and Aromantic Perspective on Love, Relationships, Sex, and Pretty Much Anything Else

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Drawing on personal anecdotes and interviews with the ace community, Sarah and Kayla are here to help you unlearn the norms of an allo world, navigate and nurture your relationships, and become more confident in your aspec identity.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Perfectly Queer

An Illustrated Introduction

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

For allies and queer folks alike, delve a little further into all things LGBTQIA+ with this illustrated introduction. Full of clear information, activity pages, definitions and more, it covers topics including gender identity, assigned sex, sexual and romantic orientations, and common queer-ies.

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Can't Not Won't

A Story About A Child Who Couldn't Go To School

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Eliza Fricker gets it. Deceptively simple, endearing, humorous and emotional illustrations following a family managing the early stages of school avoidance are designed to help parents feel seen, and empathetic writing and guidance gives essential advice and tips on navigating school avoidance for parents and professionals alike.

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Black and Dyslexic

An Anthology of Lived Experience from a Cultural Perspective

By Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Am I Trans Enough?

How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Challenge your internalized transphobia and learn to embrace yourself, with words of wisdom and personal testimony from trans people from around the globe.

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Your Body is Awesome (2nd edition)

Body Respect for Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity

By Daniel Aherne; Illustrated by Tim Stringer
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A simple, accessible guide to neurodiversity, unpacking the four main diagnoses of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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I Will Die On This Hill

Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book bridges the divide between #ActuallyAutistic activists and Autism Parents in the online community. Written by an author team with experience on both sides of the coin, Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards reflect on how they have resolved their differences to become firm friends, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Bisexual Men Exist

A Handbook for Bisexual, Pansexual and M-Spec Men

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person

A Parent’s Handbook to Supporting Newly Diagnosed Teens and Pre-Teens

By Cathy Wassell; Illustrated by Eliza Fricker; Foreword by Emily Burke
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An introductory guide for parents of older children and younger teenagers who may be autistic or have been recently diagnosed. Learn how to understand and advocate for your child, and create an environment in which they can thrive.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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