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.
Supporting Gender Diversity in Early Childhood Classrooms
This book provides early childhood professionals with guidance on how to create gender inclusive learning environments that support all children in feeling valued through practices that aim to recognize and support a wide range of gender identities and gender expressions.
Between You and Me
Personal Stories from Neuro-Diverse Couples
Twelve couples share their experiences including the challenges and benefits autism can bring to a relationship.
Uncomfortable Labels
My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman
A candid, first of its kind insight into growing up as a gay trans woman with autism, undiagnosed until adulthood.
Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals
A Practical Guide
In-depth guide to designing and creating secular wedding ceremonies.
Overcoming Everyday Racism
Building Resilience and Wellbeing in the Face of Discrimination and Microaggressions
Offers practical steps to overcome the negative impact of racism on mental health.
You Can Change the World!
Everyday Teen Heroes Who Dare to Make a Difference
A book of interviews with inspirational teenagers, showing what young people can do to transform the world they live in.
Cleo the Crocodile Activity Book for Children Who Are Afraid to Get Close
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities About Trust, Anger and Relationships for Children Aged 5-10
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.
Essential Oils, 3rd Edition
A comprehensive handbook for understanding and using essential oils.
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 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.
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 Dementia
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.
The Mental Health and Wellbeing Workout for Teens
Appearance Anxiety
A Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder for Young People, Families and Professionals
Starving the Depression Gremlin
A Cognitive Therapy Workbook on Managing Depression for Young People
This is an accessible, practical workbook to help young people cope with depression.
Neon the Ninja Activity Book for Children Who Struggle With Sleep and Nightmares
A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities for Children Aged 5-10
Trauma, Stigma, and Autism
Developing Resilience and Loosening the Grip of Shame
This book explores how stigma can cause trauma, providing guidance on how marginalised people can develop resilience to manage and heal from traumatic stigma. Gordon Gates draws on his experience as a crisis counsellor, philosophical research, and his lived experience of stigma, trauma and autism.
Rainbow Village
A Story to Help Children Celebrate Diversity
Trans Teen Survival Guide
A funny, frank, and comprehensive guide to trans life for teenagers by authors who understand the realities of growing up trans.
Motherhood Missed
Stories of Loss and Living From Women Who Are Childless by Circumstance
A collection of first-person narratives by women who are childless through circumstance.
Will I Still Be Me?
Finding a Continuing Sense of Self in the Lived Experience of Dementia
Foremost dementia advocate Christine Bryden challenges the idea of loss of self in dementia.
God, Gender, Sex and Marriage
A modern exploration of the Christian ethics surrounding questions of God, gender, sex, and marriage.
What The Hell Just Happened?!
Comfort and Wisdom for When Your World Falls Apart
No Weigh!!
A Teen's Guide to Positive Body Image, Food, and Emotional Wisdom
This is a body-positive and connected eating workbook for teens aged thirteen through sixteen.
Can I Tell You About Forgiveness?
A Helpful Introduction for Everyone
Join Joseph as he learns what forgiveness means and when it might (and might not) be appropriate.
Raising Rosie
Our Story of Parenting an Intersex Child
This book breaks down misconceptions about intersex conditions and gives guidance on how to raise an intersex child.
Phoenix Goes to School
A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children
This illustrated storybook empowers and supports trans children in expressing their gender identity.
Wishful Shrinking
A Young Man’s Story of Surviving Anorexia
Dave Chawner, an award-winning stand-up comic, tells his story of recovering from anorexia and provides guidance for those in similar situations.
Muslim Voices
What it Means to be Muslim Today
This insightful collection of interviews with over 100 Muslims on a range of topics will raise awareness and greater understanding of Islam.
Full of Character
Being Human in a Post-Truth World
What does it mean to be human in a society troubled by populism, emotionalism, and the influence of the media?
What is Terrorism?
A Book to Help Kids and Adults Talk about Terror Together
This sensitively written book about terrorism is aimed at reassuring and providing understanding for children aged seven and up.
A Pocket Guide to Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease and Other Dementias, Second Edition
This it the fully-updated edition of a concise guide to understanding dementia, its symptoms, and treatments.
Can I Tell You About Compassion?
Join Sam as he learns what it means to be compassionate.
Can I Tell You About Gratitude?
Learn, along with Maya, what gratitude means, and how and when to show it.
The Tiger Mum Who Came to Tea
This hilarious modern picture book for parents uncovers the pitfalls of overanxious parenting.
On Being an Introvert or Highly Sensitive Person
A Guide to Boundaries, Joy, and Meaning
This book explores the characteristics, challenges, and benefits of being introverted or highly sensitive with advice and suggestions for happiness in our sociable world.
Social Exclusion, Compound Trauma and Recovery
Applying Psychology, Psychotherapy and PIE to Homelessness and Complex Needs
This timely book provides a framework for practice for professionals developing and running psychologically-informed services to meet the needs of socially excluded people with complex needs. It covers theory and practice from a psychodynamic perspective and provides practical interventions and case studies.
Self-Neglect and Hoarding
A Guide to Safeguarding and Support
Hoarding and self-neglect are estimated to be a factor in 20% of social workers' cases when working with older people or adults with mental health issues. This guide introduces the patterns of self-neglect and how challenging they can be to identify with practical strategies for assessment, intervention and further support.
School Readiness and the Characteristics of Effective Learning
The Essential Guide for Early Years Practitioners
With large numbers of children starting school unprepared, this book gives vital guidance on understanding, assessing and ensuring school readiness. It includes a wide range of practical ideas to assist early years professionals in planning learning experiences that will help to prepare children for the transition to school.
Relationship-Based Social Work, Second Edition
Getting to the Heart of Practice
Updated and revised edition of the highly successful guide to relationship-based practice in social work. It communicates the theory using illustrative case studies and offers a model for practice. This book will be an invaluable textbook for social work students, practitioners on post-qualifying courses and all social work professionals.
Practical Strategies for Supporting Emotional Regulation in Students with Autism
Enhancing Engagement and Learning in the Classroom
The authors' years of experience working with students with autism have helped them develop nine effective cognitive and language strategies for enhancing their engagement and learning in the classroom. This book includes tips for using each strategy, plus reasons why they work, as well as sample goals for regulation and a 'cheat sheet' overview.
Winston Wallaby Can’t Stop Bouncing
What to do about Hyperactivity in Children Including Those with ADHD, SPD and ASD
The Simple Guide to Sensitive Boys
The simple guide to helping sensitive boys grow strong (in a harsh society).
Essentials of Dementia
Everything You Really Need to Know for Working in Dementia Care
This is an introductory guide for teaching students and practitioners how to develop their core skills in the care of people affected by dementia. It offers bite-sized pieces of information which makes the material easy to access and relate to practice. This jargon-free guide will be invaluable for anyone studying or practicing dementia care.
Building Positive Momentum for Positive Behavior in Young Children
Strategies for Success in School and Beyond
Learn how to use positive momentum to address common behavioral issues in the classroom and beyond. The strategies in this book show how to get long-term results, with illustrative case examples and downloadable resources for tracking progress. It also offers advice for working with children with special needs.