Independent Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year, 2016 - British Book Industry Awards
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 2006 a new imprint, Singing Dragon, was born.
Creative Coping Skills for Teens and Tweens
Activities for Self Care and Emotional Support including Art, Yoga, and Mindfulness
Presenting creative activities to young people who need to develop coping and self-care skills, this practical and fun book is ideal for practitioners working with young people who are feeling voiceless, ineffective or fearful at life events.
Dementia-Friendly Worship
A Multifaith Handbook for Chaplains, Clergy, and Faith Communities
A multi-faith practical guide on how different faith leaders can support individuals with dementia. Explaining the cognitive, communicative and physical abilities that people with dementia can have, it shows how chaplains, clergy and laypersons can engage with them through worship.
The A-Z of Gender and Sexuality
From Ace to Ze
This comprehensive, up-to-date glossary of queer and transgender terms is designed to dispel anxiety around using the "wrong" words, while helping readers navigate the relationship between gender and identity.
Transgressive
A Trans Woman on Gender, Feminism and Politics
Provocative essays that empower readers, raise awareness and break down misconceptions about trans identities.
Life Isn't Binary
On Being Both, Beyond, and In-Between
How non-binary ways of thinking offer new and greater ways of understanding ourselves and relating to others.
I Have a Question about Cancer
Clear Answers for All Kids, including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs
An illustrated guide which explains cancer and the impact it can have to children aged 5-11 with ASD or other special needs.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens
Appearance Anxiety
A Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder for Young People, Families and Professionals
Can I Tell You About Courage?
A Helpful Guide for Everyone
Learn with Briony what courage means, and the different ways in which someone can act courageously.
Dear Alzheimer's
A Diary of Living with Dementia
Capturing Keith Oliver's journey from diagnosis to the present day, this empowering book combines reflective diary entries with retrospective pieces to provide a unique insight into life with dementia.
