Jessica Kingsley Publishers was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and is committed to publishing books that make a difference. In 2004 we opened our US office in Philadelphia and in 2017 we became part of the John Murray Press division of Hachette Group.
We publish books for professionals and general readers in a range of subjects. We are well known for our long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently we have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, practical theology and gender diversity. We have a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger.
Binnie the Baboon and the Big Worries helps children aged 5-10 who experience anxiety, fears, stress and worries to understand and overcome some of these big feelings.
Six therapeutic storybooks to help children on their journey through fostering or adoption
This series of six picture books guides children through a range of issues relating to fostering and adoption by focusing on the experiences of a five-year-old girl called Kirsty and her magic doll Billy. Billy talks to Kirsty, explains what is happening to her and explores Kirsty's feelings during her journey from an abusive home to a loving ......
A Story about Overcoming Big, Angry Feelings at Home and at School
Sally Donovan grew up in a small town in England and studied English at Exeter University. After 10 years working in commercial management, she retrained for a new career in horticulture, working for several years in historic gardens. In 2004, Sally and her husband Rob adopted two children from local authority care. Like many children adopted from ......
A Story to Help Children Cope with the Serious Illness of a Loved One
Big Tree falls sick with woodworm and his friend Snibbles is very upset and angry. Snibbles is unsure how to help and is struggling to express his emotions. Snibbles must learn to understand his emotions and support Big Tree through his illness and treatment.
Snibbles and Big Tree are best friends! They have always hung out ......
This work is a treasure for foster and adoptive parents and for the professionals who work to assist them.' from the Foreword by Daniel A. Hughes, clinical psychologist, consultant, trainer and authorThis book is full of the techniques that we have used successfully over the years. Many we have adapted to suit their needs and many we have made ......
Children tend to grieve in different ways from adults and therefore they may need alternative strategies to help them through their grief. Many children, lacking the skills to verbalise their feelings, feel embarrassed about discussing loss and react guardedly to one-to-one counselling. A useful guide for carers who are helping bereaved ......
Keith Park is a teacher of pupils with multi-sensory impairments and holds a degree in Special Educational Needs. He uses storytelling and drama extensively in his work.
An essential guide for anyone who is bisexual, and those looking for more information about bisexuality. With first-hand accounts and advice on coming out, dating, sex, activism, gender identity, and biphobia, this empowering book is a manifesto for bisexual people everywhere.
