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Gender Diversity New Books 2017   Jessica Kingsley Publishers

JKP’s pioneering gender diversity list publishes personal stories and resources that encourage greater understanding of gender identity and gender expression. From informative guides for professionals and parents, to children’s storybooks and books for the general reader, the publications provide inspiration and support to a range of readers and promote wider discussion about the diversity and complexity of gender and identity.

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Trans Voices Becoming Who You Are Declan Henry

Foreword by Professor Stephen Whittle, OBE. Afterword by Jane Fae An empowering collection of personal experiences detailing the lived realities of trans people and why they decided to transition JAN 2017 | Paperback | 232pp | £12.99 | $18.95 | ISBN-9781784505202 World rights available

Drawing on over one hundred interviews with individuals, this book is a compilation of the voices of those who have decided to undergo transition – both male-to-female and female-to-male. The book details the diverse experiences and challenges faced by those who transition, exploring a range of topics such as hormone treatments; reassignment surgeries; coming out; sex and sexuality; physical, emotional and mental health; transphobia; discrimination; and hate crime, as well as highlighting the lives of non-binary individuals and those who cross-dress to form a wider understanding of the varied ways in which people experience gender.

This powerful book is an ideal introduction to those keen to understand more about contemporary trans issues as well as those questioning their own gender identity.

Declan Henry is a registered social worker with a Master of Science Degree in Mental Health Social Work and a BA in Education and Community Studies.

“A must read for anyone wishing to be an ally who realises that only with knowledge and understanding can you change hearts and minds.”

Juno Roche, Writer, campaigner and Patron of cliniQ

“It is like you’ve been wearing a really itchy suit your entire life and didn’t know, until now, you could take it off.”

Laura, trans woman quote from Trans Voices

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Transitioning Together

One Couple’s Journey of Gender and Identity Discovery Wenn B. Lawson and Beatrice M. Lawson An eye-opening memoir about a couple’s experience of gender transition FEB 2017 | Paperback | 216pp | £12.99 | $19.95 | ISBN-9781785921032 World rights available

This is the story of a long-lasting relationship, surviving against the odds.

It is the story of Wenn and Beatrice Lawson, born almost twelve years apart in different countries with different cultures, who were both assigned female at birth. After nineteen years of marriage and four children, Wenn entered a same-sex relationship with Beatrice. Little did Beatrice know that twenty-two years later, Wenn would transition from female to male. This unique and honest memoir tells the story of Wenn’s transition and Beatrice’s journey alongside him.

Co-written by Wenn and Beatrice, who are both on the autism spectrum, this book offers a rare insight into an older couple’s experience of transition, with particular emphasis on how Beatrice really felt about the changes. Without holding back, they tell the true story of the conflicts, challenges and growing celebration and joy that can arise from transitioning together as a couple.

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Wenn B. Lawson and Beatrice M. Lawson lived as a same-sex couple for 21 years before Wenn’s transition from female to male in 2014. They married in 2015 and are committed to raising awareness and support for neurodiversity and difference. Wenn is well-known for his advocacy work in the world of autism and was a finalist in the 2008 Australian of the Year project. He is the author of several books published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers.

“Wenn Lawson’s tender, frank, and beautifully observed account of the evolution of his relationship to himself and his beloved Beatrice deals honestly with the complexities of these issues, while also being a touching and deeply human love story.”

Steve Silberman, author of ‘NeuroTribes’

Straight Expectations

The Story of a Family in Transition Peggy Cryden

A mother’s memoir of raising a gay son and a gay, transgender son with insights and support for other parents MAY 2017 | Paperback | 192pp | £9.99 | $17.95 | ISBN-9781785927485 World rights available

Ever since they were young, Peggy Cryden noticed her children’s gender expression did not correspond with society’s expectations of their biological gender. In this moving and honest memoir, Peggy details the experiences and challenges of raising both a gay son and a gay, transgender son and shares her family’s journey of adversity and growth, which has helped inform her work as a psychotherapist.

Each chapter explores a particular year in the family’s life, following the children from birth to adulthood and through their numerous experiences including coming out, depression, hate crime, relationships, school and various aspects to do with transitioning (legal, physical, medical, social) as well as their appearances in the media as a family. This book is insightful, charming and thought-provoking, and through levity and humour, offers a positive approach to parenting outside of convention.

Peggy Cryden is a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) who specialises in ADHD, gender identity, sexual orientation and interpersonal relationships. Peggy and her son Jake co-founded the non-profit organisation Trans United with Family & Friends (TUFF) to provide financial assistance to transgender and gender variant individuals.

Janet Goldstein-Ball has a private psychotherapy practice in Los Angeles, California. Janet also works in a hospital out-patient program and is a co-founder and board member of the Valley Federation of Eating Disorder Professionals (VFFD).

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The Voice Book for Trans and Non-Binary People A Practical Guide to Creating and Sustaining Authentic Voice and Communication

Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham How trans and non-binary people can modulate or change their voice MAY 2017 | Paperback | 240pp | £16.99 | $24.95 | ISBN-9781785921285 World rights available

Written by two specialist speech and language therapists, this book explains how voice and communication therapy can help transgender and non-binary people to find their authentic voice. It gives a thorough account of the process, from understanding the vocal mechanism through to assimilating new vocal skills and new vocal identity into everyday situations, and includes exercises to change pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter features insider accounts from trans and gender diverse individuals who have explored or are exploring voice and communication related to their gender expression, describing key aspects of their experience of creating and maintaining a voice that feels true to them.

This guide is an essential, comprehensive source for trans and non-binary individuals who are interested in working towards achieving a different, more authentic voice, and will be a valuable resource for speech and language therapists/pathologists, voice coaches and healthcare professionals.

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Matthew Mills is a Lead Specialist Speech and Language Therapist and Head of Speech Therapy at the ‘Charing Cross’ Gender Identity Clinic, London. He is a National Advisor for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists in trans and non-binary voice and communication therapy.

Gillie Stoneham is a Senior Lecturer at Plymouth Marjon University and an Advanced Specialist Speech and Language Therapist at the ‘Charing Cross’ Gender Identity Clinic, London.

Can I tell you about Gender Diversity?

A guide for friends, family and professionals CJ Atkinson Illustrated by Olly Pike

What is gender diversity? Kit explains all in this illustrated guide for children aged 11+ DEC 2016 | Paperback | 64pp | £8.99 | $14.95 | ISBN-9781785921056 World rights available

Meet Kit – a 12 year old undergoing medical transition – as he talks about gender and the different ways it can be explored.

He explains what it is like to transition and how his friends, family and teachers can help through talking, listening and being proactive.

With illustrations throughout, this is an ideal way to start conversations about gender diversity in the classroom or at home and suitable for those working in professional services and settings. The book also includes a useful list of recommended reading, organisations and websites for further information and support.

CJ Atkinson is an academic and an activist, currently completing a PhD in Creative Writing at Goldsmiths University. Their pronouns are they/their, and they proudly identify as queer.

“A much needed piece of work! This guide will help you take the first steps to educate and then support you to create an environment that actively celebrates gender diversity! A definite go-to-guide for all schools.”

Dr Elly Barnes MBE, CEO of Educate & Celebrate

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Who Are You? The Kid’s Guide to Gender Identity Brook Pessin-Whedbee

Illustrated by Naomi Bardoff

A straightforward introduction to gender for children (3+) DEC 2016 | Hardback | 40pp | £12.99 | $18.95 | ISBN-9781785927287 World rights available

This brightly illustrated children’s book provides a straightforward introduction to gender for anyone aged 3+. It presents clear and direct language for understanding and talking about how we experience gender: our bodies, our expression and our identity.

An interactive three-layered wheel included in the book is a simple, yet powerful, tool to clearly demonstrate the difference between our body, how we express ourselves through our clothes and hobbies, and our gender identity. Ideal for use in the classroom or at home, a short page-by-page guide for adults at the back of the book further explains the key concepts and identifies useful discussion points.

This is a one-of-a-kind resource for understanding and celebrating the gender diversity that surrounds us.

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Brook Pessin-Whedbee is a public school teacher and mama to three little ones who joyfully bend and break the gender boxes.

She is an active member of the Gender Spectrum parent community and founder of the Berkeley Alliance for Gender Inclusive Schools.

“Children are teaching us that gender comes in all kinds of shapes and colors, rather than two boxes, and Brook PessinWhedbee has given us the wonderful gift of Who Are You? to help all little people learn just how this works and how they can know their own gender.”

Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D., author of ‘The Gender Creative Child’

Are You a Boy or Are You a Girl?

Sarah Savage and Fox Fisher Illustrated by Fox Fisher

An illustrated storybook to help children talk about gender and identity creatively MAY 2017 | Hardback | 32pp | £10.99 | $16.95 | ISBN-9781785922671 World rights available

Tiny loves costumes! Tiny likes to dress up as an animal, or a doctor, or a butterfly.

Tiny also prefers not to tell other children whether they are a boy or a girl. Tiny’s friends don’t mind, but when Tiny starts a new school their new friends can’t help asking one question: “Tiny, are you a boy or are you a girl?”

This brightly illustrated book will open a dialogue with children aged 3+ about gender diversity in a fun and creative way.

Featuring a gender neutral protagonist, the book imparts an important message about identity and being who you want to be. Tiny’s story will assist parents, family and teachers in giving children the space to express themselves fully, explore different identities and have fun at the same time.

Sarah Savage is a campaigner for transgender rights and awareness, and the co-founder of the Trans Pride Brighton charity and weekend event.

Fox Fisher is an illustrator, non-binary Trans campaigner, co-founder of Trans Pride Brighton and runs the My Genderation film project.

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More Gender Diversity Books Coming In 2017 He’s Always Been my Son A Mother’s Story about raising her Transgender Son Janna Barkin Memoir meets guidebook in this uplifting story of a mother’s journey through raising a transgender boy.

SEP 2017 | Paperback | 208pp | £9.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785927478 World rights available

The Gender Police A Diary James Millar and Ros Ball Insightful reflections from one family’s experience of raising children amidst gender stereotypes.

AUG 2017 | Paperback | 176pp | £9.99 | $17.95 | ISBN-9781785923203 World rights available

Little Moments A Transgender Transcript Sabrina Symington Based on the author’s personal experiences, this graphic novel depicts the life of a transgender woman in close detail.

How to Understand Your Gender Alex Iantaffi and Meg-John Barker This is the gender diversity bible, explaining how gender works so people can better understand gender identity, roles and expressions.

DEC 2017 | Paperback | 100pp | £14.99 | $24.95 | ISBN-9781785922589 World rights available

NOV 2017 | Paperback | 208pp | £10.99 | $17.95 | ISBN-9781785927461 World rights available

The Gender Matrix Adults Becoming Allies to the Gender Creative Child Anna Bianchi This book helps the network of adults around a gender creative child to ‘unlearn’ gender in order to better support the child.

Counseling Transgender and Non-Binary Youth The Essential Guide Irwin Krieger This book sets out clear advice and support on working with transgender youth with regard to their identity, mental health, transitioning and personal and family life.

NOV 2017 | Paperback | 240pp | £11.99 | $19.95 | ISBN-9781785920516 World rights available

Transgender Employees in the Workplace A Guide for Employers Jennie Kermode This book will explore the issues commonly experienced by transgender and nonbinary people in the workplace and will act as an essential guide for employers on understanding the needs of their trans employees and when recruiting new staff.

NOV 2017 | Paperback | 208pp | £14.99 | $22.95 | ISBN-9781785922282 World rights available

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SEP 2017 | Paperback | 224pp | £10.99 | $16.95 | ISBN-9781785927430 World rights available

Letters from Your Trans Sisters Charlie Craggs A collection of inspirational, honest letters written by successful and famous transwomen offering personal advice and guidance to trans-women and girls who are transitioning or have transitioned.

NOV 2017 | Paperback | 224pp | £9.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785923432 World rights available

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All Birds Have Anxiety Kathy Hoopman

A bird's-eye-view introduction to living with anxiety disorder and how to begin to change it All Birds Have Anxiety explores the symptoms of anxiety disorder and their impact on day-to-day life through colourful images of life as a bird. Its humorous yet gentle approach recognises the stress that anxiety can cause, helping people to better understand how it feels to have anxiety.

MAR 2017 | Hardback | 72pp | £9.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785921827 Rights sold: Dutch

We’re All Mad Here The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety Claire Eastham

No-nonsense guide to surviving social anxiety from award-winning blogger, Claire Eastham Claire Eastham, a twenty-something living in London and working in her dream job, has a seemingly perfect life - except for her social anxiety. Combining honest personal insights, humour and practical advice, this book explains what anxiety is, why it happens, and how to survive it.

NOV 2016 | Paperback | 200pp | £12.99 | $19.95 | ISBN-9781785920820 World rights available

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Highly Sensitive People in an Insensitive World

The Emotional Compass

What it means to be a highly sensitive person, including the characteristics, challenges and benefits of being highly sensitive

Explores the psychology of emotions, especially in relation to other people, introducing ways to improve your understanding of your own feelings and those of others

How to Create a Happy Life Ilse Sand

What does it mean to be a highly sensitive person? How is it different from introversion, or shyness? And what unique advantages does high sensitivity have to offer? Ilse Sand answers all these questions and encourages other highly sensitive people to ride out the lows and embrace the creativity and highs of being highly sensitive.

JUN 2016 | Paperback | 160pp | ÂŁ9.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785920660 World English language only

How to Think Better about Your Feelings Ilse Sand

Emotions are not always what they seem to be. Whether you're trying to comprehend your own feelings or someone else's, this book will give you the tools to better understand yourself and others on an emotional level. The author unpicks emotions such as anxiety, jealousy, anger, and happiness, and offers methods to cope when feelings get too strong.

SEPT 2016 | Paperback | 136pp | ÂŁ8.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785921278 World English language only

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Tools for Helpful Souls Especially for highly sensitive people who provide help either on a professional or private level

Ilse Sand

A practical guide for highly sensitive people to develop their abilities to help and support others Highly sensitive people tend to be natural and popular caretakers, though this practice can be over-stimulating and draining for them. This book offers effective strategies and tools for sensitive people to hone their care-taking strengths in a balanced and sustainable way.

Come Closer

On love and self-protection Ilse Sand A practical guide to understanding and overcoming the behaviours that hinder close relationships An overview of how and why people engage in psychological defence mechanisms and the impact of these on their personal relationships. Through simple language and anecdotes, the author offers tips on how to break bad habits that hinder close relationships.

MAY 2017 | Paperback | 128pp | ÂŁ8.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785922978 World English language only

APR 2017 | Paperback | 128pp | ÂŁ8.99 | $15.95 | ISBN-9781785922961 World English language only

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Take it as a Compliment Maria Stoian

A collective graphic memoir telling real life stories of sexual abuse, violence and harassment and a call to action for change After interviewing and receiving anonymous messages from women and men across the globe who have experienced sexual abuse and harassment, Maria Stoian has illustrated their experiences in this powerful collective graphic memoir to express the complex emotions felt by victims of sexual abuse and explore what needs to change.

NOV 2015 | Hardback | 100pp | ÂŁ15.99 | $24.95 | ISBN-9781849056977 Rights sold: Korean, Spanish

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Not My Shame

T.O. Walker

Striking graphic novel about the ability to parent well despite trauma and dissociation experienced after rape and childhood sexual exploitation This striking graphic novel gives an insider's view of the trauma caused by childhood sexual exploitation. It tackles complex issues, including victim-blaming, traumatic memory and dissociation, but is ultimately hopeful, showing how victims can be good parents and come to terms with their past through therapy, art and caring relationships.

DEC 2016 | Paperback | 72pp | ÂŁ8.99 | $14.95 | ISBN-9781785921841 World rights available

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