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.
The Asperger Teen’s Toolkit
These tried-and-trusted ideas will help teens with Asperger’s tackle difficulties and thrive.
Callum Kindly and the Very Weird Child
A Story About Sharing Your Home with a Different Child
This therapeutic children’s book is about Callum Kindly, who has to learn to live alongside a child who has attachment issues.
I’ll Write Your Name on Every Beach
A Mother’s Quest for Comfort, Courage and Clarity After Suicide Loss
This mother’s memoir of suicide loss will help readers reflect on their own experiences of grieving.
The Recovery Letters
Addressed to People Experiencing Depression
This anthology of inspirational, heartfelt letters, written by people recovering from depression, is addressed to those who are currently affected by it.
Attachment and Emotional Development in the Classroom
Theory and Practice
As part of preparation for the classroom, it's key for trainee teachers to understand the emotional needs of students. This book provides a clear introduction to emotional development and attachment, offering advice and guidance from a diverse range of professional perspectives including psychology, health and education.
Helping Children to Improve Their Gross Motor Skills
The Stepping Stones Curriculum
This step-by-step programme enables children and young people with motor coordination difficulties to master basic skills and develop their sporting ability. Activity worksheets provide instruction on how to complete incremental exercises building up to the achievement of a specific activity, such as climbing, riding a bike and playing football.
Creating Inclusion and Well-being for Marginalized Students
Whole-School Approaches to Supporting Children’s Grief, Loss, and Trauma
An overview of the loss, grief, trauma and shame that marginalised students encounter and the effects on personal learning and success. Covering a range of issues faced by young people, the analyses of case studies suggest means for change with strategies for effective practice.
Teaching Pre-Employment Skills to 14–17-Year-Olds
The Autism Works Now!® Method
Teaching young people with autism workplace skills while they are still school-aged is essential for helping them get jobs once they are ready to enter employment. This ready-made curriculum does exactly that, with a structured program for teaching groups of students aged 14-17 vital pre-employment skills, from interviewing to networking.
Can I Tell You About Loneliness?
A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals
What does it mean to be lonely? Jan explains all in this illustrated guide for ages 7+.
Observation in Health and Social Care
Applications for Learning, Research and Practice with Children and Adults
One of the key skills in effective health and social care is accurately identifying and assessing the client's needs. This theoretically informed guide will show you how to enhance and apply these pivotal observation skills in a variety of challenging health and social settings with children, families and adults.
