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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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ADHD an A-Z

Figuring it Out Step by Step

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This ADHD guide gives strategic advice on how to deal with issues young adults with ADHD may face, including: budgeting plans for impulsive spending, advice on rejection sensitive dysphoria, and body scans and CBT exercises, this book gives you everything you need to feel confident and supported throughout your ADHD diagnosis and beyond.

  • Copyright year: 2022
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To Be A Trans Man

Our Stories of Transition, Acceptance and Joy

Edited by Ezra Woodger
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A collection of trans men and transmasculine people on existing openly and joyfully. Topics covered include gender euphoria, finding your identity, dealing with judgement and expectations, finding a community and more.

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The Gender Friend

A 102 Guide to Gender Identity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

More than a simple 101 introduction to gender, this definitive guide covers everything you need to know to be the best gender ally you can be - from affirming language, how to explore gender, supporting loved ones and advice on what not to say - with self-reflective exercise, personal anecdotes and example scenarios throughout.

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Riley the Brave's Sensational Senses

Help for Sensory and Emotional Challenges

By Jessica Sinarski; Illustrated by Zachary Kline
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Sensory and emotional challenges can make it tough to have fun - even at exciting places like the fair. All of the smells, sounds, and sights can just be too much! When sensory overload threatens to ruin the day, this brightly illustrated story will help families find their way through. Features an educational afterword for adults.

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What I Want to Talk About

How Autistic Special Interests Shape a Life

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An introduction to the autistic experience told through the lens of special interests. Popular autism advocate, Pete Wharmby, takes us on a tour of his passions, exploring the challenges of reaching adulthood without a diagnosis along the way.

  • Copyright year: 2022
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What are you staring at?

A Comic About Restorative Justice in Schools

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Created for use in schools, this comic follows the story of Jake and Ryan’s playground conflict and its eventual resolution through a restorative meeting with their teacher. Jake and Ryan’s story teaches children aged 8-13 the principles and benefits of restorative justice. A resource section for teachers is also included.

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Taking Off the Mask

Practical Exercises to Help Understand and Minimise the Effects of Autistic Camouflaging

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Combining lived experience with scientific research and practical advice, this book is the essential guide to understanding why you mask and how to feel confident without one. With expert advice on how to feel secure taking off your mask, this guide will give you all the tools you need to re-connect with yourself and the things you love.

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More Than Words

Promoting Race Equality and Tackling Racism in Schools

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Racism must be confronted in schools as it is during these formative years that young people develop their value systems. More Than Words is a practical tool to do just that. For educators — teachers, senior leaders, governors and support staff — it aims to help them look beyond fire-fighting racist incidents to create long-term systemic changes.

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Gay Man Talking

All the Conversations We Never Had

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Combining anecdotes, interviews and practical advice, this wise, witty and poignant book unpacks modern gay relationships, from parents, siblings and friends, to lovers, enemies and ourselves, to unpick stereotypes and explore how these relationships define gay men.

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The Ultimate Time Management Toolkit

25 Productivity Tools for Adults with ADHD and Chronically Busy People

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Written by the author of The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit, this book focuses on practical methods and strategies, including creative worksheets and easy to use techniques, to help you find your motivation, achieve your goals and feel less stressed about organizing your time.

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The Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens

A Guide to Help You Explore Feelings and Overcome Emotional Challenges in Your Family

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Dealing with the Seven Core Issues of Adoption and Permanency has never been easier than with this Seven Core Issues workbook for parents. Based on the framework of the highly popular Seven Core Issues US model, this workbook will help parents, and their families identify and resolve their core issues and bring about healing.

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Parenting Rewired

How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child in a Very Neurotypical World

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behaviour of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens, giving you all the tools you need to not only parent your autistic child, but also to understand them

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Me and My Dysphoria Monster

An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria

By Laura Kate Dale; Illustrated by Hui Qing Ang
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A beautifully illustrated picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, explaining what it is and how to deal with it. It contains a monster-themed short story and an accompanying guide for parents with terminology, the author’s experiences, and further information.

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What Your Autistic Child Wants You to Know

And How You Can Help Them

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Written by autistic academic and advocate, Maja Toudal, in collaboration with other autistic voices, this illuminating book explores a range of common situations and social interactions an autistic young person may experience and provides an insider’s guide into the child’s emotional life.

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The Red Beast

Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with Angry Feelings

By Kay Al-Ghani; Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. The second edition of this vibrant, fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 4-9 has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child’s red beast can be tamed!

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The A-Z of Survival Strategies for Therapeutic Parents

From Chaos to Cake

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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Shake It Up!

How to Be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book empowers autistic and neurodivergent teens to be confident advocates for their needs and beliefs. Featuring a cast of dynamic young autistic voices, this book provides tips, advice and a positive approach for neurodivergent teens making an impact.

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Letters from the Grief Club

How We Live With Loss

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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The Panda on PDA

A Children's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A positive and gentle introduction to PDA for children aged 3+. Panda describes the strengths and challenges of PDA, explaining how he finds it very hard to do what others ask him to do, but can thrive and live a playful, happy life when given the right support.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens

By Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose; Illustrated by Glynn Masterman
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In this empowering guide, Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose set out honest advice and strategies to help autistic trans and/or gender divergent teens to thrive exactly as they are. Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, building a sense of pride and much more, it is an essential resource for living happily and authentically.

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The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, 10th Anniversary Edition

The Guide to Understanding Not-So-Obvious Neurotypical Social Norms for Autistic Tweens and Teens

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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My Black Motherhood

Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who “got it' did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.

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Beyond Pronouns

The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up

By Dawn Huebner; Illustrated by Liza Stevens
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Warm, funny and factual, this book eases over-size fears about throwing up, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental tips for parents and caretakers ensure maximum effectiveness.

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Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know

By Joe Wells; Illustrated by Tim Stringer
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This empowering book showcases successful neurodivergent role models from the worlds of sport, art, science, music and more. Written by a stand-up comedian, with illustrated portraits, it highlights the incredible achievements of the 30 neurodivergent people you need to know and shows that their neurodivergent traits helped get them where they are.

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The Book of Non-Binary Joy

Embracing the Power of You

By Ben Pechey; Illustrated by Sam Prentice
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A witty, unapologetic and fabulous guide to living your best non-binary life. With personal stories, honest advice and fun games, this book covers mental health, fashion, self-expression, self-love, allyship and social media.

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LGBTQIA+ Pride Sticker Book

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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Things I Got Wrong So You Don't Have To

48 Lessons to Banish Burnout and Avoid Anxiety for Those Who Put Others First

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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The Trans Guide to Mental Health and Well-Being

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An essential mental health guide for trans people, combining therapeutic strategies alongside the author’s first-hand experience. With advice on anxiety, depression, trauma, negative body image, suicide and dissociation, it provides accessible and realistic strategies for everyone regardless of how they identify, to help them to live life to the fullest.

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The Eating Disorder Recovery Journal

By Cara Lisette; Illustrated by Victoria Barron; Foreword by Emily David
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This journal is a safe space to explore and challenge your eating disorder. Filled with creative activities, CBT and mindfulness techniques, colouring pages and positive affirmations, it is designed to support and motivate you throughout your recovery journey.

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I'm Not Upside Down, I'm Downside Up

Not a Boring Book About PDA

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Welcome to my downside up life! My name is Ariana and I want to explain what it’s like to have pathological demand avoidance from my perspective. I’ll try and show you why I am the way I am from inside my own head and why I often feel like I have to control the things around me by avoiding demands as much as I can.

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Confronting Shame

How to Understand Your Shame and Gain Inner Freedom

By Ilse Sand; Translated by Mark Kline
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Shame can underlie a multitude of common mental health problems including low self-esteem, depression and anxiety. Confronting Shame will help you understand and overcome your shame with reflective exercises in each chapter to rebuild your empathy and compassion towards yourself.

  • Copyright year: 2022
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Queer Body Power

Finding Your Body Positivity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Fierce and unapologetically written, this is an inspiring call to arms for queer body positivity. Featuring honest advice, personal insights and powerful stories from a diverse range of queer voices, this essential book will help you love your queer body.

  • Copyright year: 2022
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You Can Make a Difference!

A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young Activists

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Advocacy

Step-by-Step Advice on How to Ally and Speak Up with Autistic People and the Autism Community

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A guide for those who want to understand how to effectively advocate and ally with Autistic people, featuring over 100 #ActuallyAutistic voices. It offers practical strategies for honing advocacy efforts to align with the desires of the #ActuallyAutistic community.

  • Copyright year: 2022
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Supporting Trans People of Colour

How to Make Your Practice Inclusive

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book provides an accessible and authoritative introduction to including trans people of colour and uses case studies, tips, checklists and interviews to set out best practice for creating safer inclusive spaces, representation, support, training and awareness in any organisation or setting, or for any professional working with trans people of colour. It discusses identity and intersectionality, explains how to create and hold safer spaces and provides practical advice for websites, venues, advertising and outreach.

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Creating Consent Culture

A Handbook for Educators

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2022
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The Teenage Girl's Guide to Living Well with ADHD

Improve your Self-Esteem, Self-Care and Self Knowledge

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A positive, self-affirming guide for girls with ADHD to increase their self-knowledge and empower them in their daily lives by explaining the strengths and challenges of ADHD. Stuffed with tips, strategies and visuals designed for ADHD learners and self-reflective activities that can be used with support from parents, mentors or teachers.

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From Hurt to Hope

Stories of mental health, mental illness and being autistic

Edited by Mair Elliott
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A selection of reflective essays about mental health on the autism spectrum from a diverse range of people. Each contributor follows the topics of hurt (their experience and how they felt), help (tools that have aided them), and hope (looking forwards). Covering trauma, relationships, the carer perspective, healthcare, intersectionality and more.

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Autism and Masking

How and Why People Do It, and the Impact It Can Have

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book offers an in in-depth examination of how autistic people mask, why they do it and the impact it can have on their wellbeing. Combining the latest research with contributed case studies, it provides a thorough and illuminating introduction to this important but underserved area.

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The Family Experience of PDA

An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance

By Eliza Fricker; Illustrated by Eliza Fricker; Foreword by Ruth Fidler
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Eliza Fricker gets it. She knows how difficult PDA parenting can be, but she puts fun and humour back into it, despite the occasional mishaps! Humorous, quirky comic strips and empathetic writing will give essential advice and tips on how to navigate the challenges of PDA parenting.

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Sensory Solutions in the Classroom

The Teacher's Guide to Fidgeting, Inattention and Restlessness

By Carmen Lamp and Monique Thoonsen; Illustrated by Ruud Bijman; Foreword by Winnie Dunn
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An essential read for teachers trying to understand sensory processing disorders to make their classrooms the ideal learning environment for SPD learners. Concise, with accessible scientific based information, loaded with activities and quizzes, even the busiest of teachers can learn about SPD with ease.

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Help! I'm Addicted

A Trans Girl's Self-Discovery and Recovery

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A powerful and frank account of a trans woman’s journey of recovery from addiction and depression. Beginning her journey the same year as she began her transition, Rhyannon Styles explores the simultaneous transitions in her life with searing honesty and insight.

  • Copyright year: 2021
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Transitioning Later in Life

A Personal Guide

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The first in-depth guide for people who are transitioning later in life

  • Copyright year: 2021
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Ollie the Octopus Grief and Loss Activity Book

A Therapeutic Story with Activities for Children Aged 5-10

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2021
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The Teacher's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance

Essential Strategies for the Classroom

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This useful guide provides practical strategies to support teachers and learning support assistants working with children with pathological demand avoidance syndrome. It outlines ways to adopt a child-led approach to learning and assessment to engage and collaborate with pupils.

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The Autism-Friendly Guide to Self-Employment

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2021
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The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards

150 Cards with Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A set of cards to help children and teens recently diagnosed with autism to characterise and understand their diagnosis in a positive light. Comprising strengths and differences, with blank cards to be tailored to each individual, these cards can be used by practitioners to facilitate discussions with patients and families.

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He's My Mom!

A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative

By Sarah Savage; Illustrated by Joules Garcia
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An empowering picture book for 3 to 7 year olds about transgender parents and family diversity

  • Copyright year: 2021
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ABC of Gender Identity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An A-Z of gender identities for kids age 5+ to help educate young readers on gender diversity.

  • Copyright year: 2021
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