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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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It Ain't Over Til the Bisexual Speaks

An Anthology of Bisexual Voices

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An essay collection exploring the diversity of bisexual identity - as it relates to class, religion, ethnicity, religion, sex and politics - and how it can disrupt and challenge binary and exclusionary ways of thinking. Erudite, provocative, and wide-ranging, this is both a call to action and a middle finger to bi-erasure.

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How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children

A Parents' Guide

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Parenting any child is filled with its own wonders and challenges. This is an invaluable resource to gain insight and advice into raising autistic children, from a fellow parent. Easy to follow, supportive and refreshingly direct, this guide empowers you to explore what works best for you and your child.

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Forging Queer Leaders

How the LGBTQIA+ Community Creates Impact from Adversity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An inspirational guide to LGBTQ+ leadership, with a history of queer leadership, an exploration of how adversity can develop management superpowers and inspirational stories from queer leaders in diverse careers.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism

Secrets of Happy Neurodiverse Couples

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

ACS counselling expert Eva Mendes takes us on a journey through 20 neurodiverse relationships and the unique strengths that drive them. Offering best practice advice and strategies on how to thrive in your relationship, Eva works to identify common themes amongst autistic relationships and irons out the widespread myths surrounding them.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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Caring for Prostate Cancer Survivors

A Biopsychosocial Approach in Physiotherapy and Oncology Practice

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to prostate cancer recovery by exploring the biological, surgical, psychological and social wellbeing of prostate cancer survivors. It is full of actionable advice, practical strategies and handouts, and includes a comprehensive and accessible Q&A by two esteemed urologists.

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The OCD Recovery Journal

Creative Activities to Keep Yourself Well

By Cara Lisette and Phoebe Webb; Illustrated by Victoria Barron; Foreword by Ashley Fulwood
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The OCD Recovery Journal is for anybody struggling to stay motivated while managing the challenges of OCD. With journaling prompts and creative activities to help you take control of your OCD and care for yourself in the process, this journal is yours to be as free and imaginative with as you wish.

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Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles

Queer Symbols Throughout History

By Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S+ codes and symbols for children 5+. With an exploration of queer underground culture throughout history to the present day, and questions for further discussion, this is a perfect guide for parents and teachers alike.

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Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Adopted or Fostered Child

Over 200 Quick and Simple Ways to Build Relationships and Open Conversations

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A lifeline for parents of adopted or fostered children looking for simple and easy to use therapeutic parenting ideas and activities. This book features creative strategies that will help you to nurture a strong connection with your child, based on trust, compassion, and safety.

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The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox

Mind-Body Approaches for Health Promotion

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This practical resource provides professionals with a holistic toolbox on how to promote integrative lifestyle medicine with their clients. Focussing on the 6 primary lifestyle medicine factors of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, addiction and social connectedness, it promotes sustainable mind-body healing with actionable advice and strategies.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans

Relationships with Friends and Family

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide provides practical tips and guidance on how autistic young people can form positive friendships and understand all the relationships in their lives!

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Feelings and Emotions

Finding Your Comfort Zone

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide provides practical tips and guidance on how to regulate emotions and discover their comfort zone.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Being Proud

Feeling Good About Who You Are

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide introduces autistic kids to the autistic community and promotes positive self-image by encouraging them to take pride in their identity and find their own place in the community.

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The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Steph Jones uses her professional and lived experience to explore everything she wished she had have known about being autistic and in therapy. Covering everything from red flags, the often asked “is it autism or trauma?' and ableism in therapy, setting boundaries and investigating how therapists can become neurodivergent affirming.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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Roots and Rebellion

Personal Stories of Resisting Racism and Reclaiming Identity

Foreword by Dr Arun Verma; By Various Authors; Edited by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

From the winners of the JKP Writing Prize, this anthology of stories speaks to the humanity and bravery found in resistance against racism and the various ways it can manifest. Spanning generations, cultures, and communities, these prize-winning personal essays explore what it means to reclaim identity through personal, heartfelt resistance.

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Autistic and Black

Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Kala Allen Omeiza explores what it means to be Black and autistic in this insightful and vitally important book. With contributions from across the world, this book dives deep into topics from BLM to anti-Black racism and mental health negligence.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition

Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A cradle-to-grave guide to female autistic experience combining personal accounts with academic research, with chapters on childhood, education, employment, healthcare, gender identity and ageing.

  • Copyright year: 2024
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PDA in the Family

Life After the Lightbulb Moment

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2024
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Notes for Neuro Navigators

The Allies' Quick-Start Guide to Championing Neurodivergent Brains

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

What do autistics want you to know, and how can you support them best? This frank and easy-to-read guide sets out the basics in a no-nonsense way. If you want to make the lives of your autistic friends and family happier and easier, this is the book you need.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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Making Sense of Your Senses

Sensory Solutions Workbook

By Monique Thoonsen; Illustrated by Ruud Bijman
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Taste, touch, sight, smell, and sound are the five senses we all know about. But did you know there are three more? And they’re very important. This activity filled workbook for 7-12-year-olds teaches kids all about sensory processing, the effects it has on how they feel and how to identify the right kind of sensory input to feel better.

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We're All Neurodiverse

How to Build a Neurodiversity-Affirming Future and Challenge Neuronormativity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Radical, accepting and kind. This is the neurodiversity paradigm. This guide challenges your assumptions of who is and isn’t neurodivergent with own voice narratives reflecting on intersections of race, gender and sexuality and directly opposes the pathology paradigm. At its heart, it is a rallying cry to be a neurodiversity affirming society.

  • Copyright year: 2023
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I am an Autistic Girl

A Book to Help Young Girls Discover and Celebrate Being Autistic

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Stories of Autistic Joy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Laura Kate Dale and 15 contributors from across the world open the door and look in on the candid, intimate moments that celebrates what it means to feel autistic joy.

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Pride Families

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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My Grief Handbook

Why Grief Hurts and How to Cope

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Gender is Really Strange

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Break the Binds of Weight Stigma

Free Yourself from Body Image Struggles Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

It’s a common reaction to put things on hold because of how you feel about your body or weight. This guide encourages you to take a step back from harmful social attitudes towards weight, and use ACT to support your journey from shame to meaningful, positive action and compassionate self-understanding.

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Your Gender Book

Helping You To Be You!

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Where Do I Start?

How to navigate the emotional journey of autism parenting

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
  • Copyright year: 2023
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Raising Kids with Big, Baffling Behaviors

Brain-Body-Sensory Strategies That Really Work

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Raising an ADHD Child

A Handbook for Parents of Distractible, Dreamy and Defiant Children

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A practical guide to parenting children with ADHD, written by two experienced former teachers in the field of ADHD and Neurodiversity, Zoe Beezer and FIn O’Regan. Chapters include guidance on: medication, diagnosis, hyperfocus, working with schools, creating structure and routines, planning for the future and navigating the teenage years.

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