Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia & More Neurodiversity, Gender & Sexuality, Big Feelings & more
JKP KIDS & teens
Welcome to the new JKP Catalogue for Kids and Teens!
We’re so excited to introduce you to our diverse range of books for the year to encourage your young people to understand their differences, live proudly, and advocate for themselves along the way.
This year, we have a number of colourful new series bursting onto the scene, including the exciting Ready Eddie Go range about an adventurous autistic boy, Conversations with Monsters, a poignant exploration of the autistic experience for teens, and My Chair, My
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Rules
a brilliant new title about consent
Autism 3 ADHD 10 Dyslexia/Dyspraxia 13 Gender & Sexuality 17 Big Feelings 21 Physical Disability ..............................................27
Autism
As seen on TV
Developed from the Ready, Eddie, Go! animated TV show, and in Eddie’s trademark friendly voice, the Ready, Eddie, Go! series is designed to speak directly to young autistic children and to provide them with the reassurance and advice they need to be happy day-to-day.
Ready Eddie Go! Boardgames
Learning all about winning and losing!
Nikki Saunders
From 5 years to 8 years
Oct 2024 | £9.99 | 48pp | HB | 50 c O lO ur
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805013136
Ready Eddie Go! Painting
Having fun with mess and mistakes!
Nikki Saunders
From 5 years to 8 years
Oct 2024 | £9.99 | 48pp | HB | 50 c O lO ur
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805013273
Ready Eddie Go! The Birthday Party
Finding out about parties with friends!
Nikki Saunders
From 5 years to 8 years
Oct 2024 | £9.99 | 48pp | HB | 50 c O lO ur
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805013297
Ready Eddie Go! New Haircut
Knowing what to expect at the hairdressers!
Nikki Saunders
From 5 years to 8 years
Oct 2024 | £9.99 | 48pp | HB | 50 c O lO ur
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805013310
Ready Eddie Go! Dressing Up
Playing pretend and trying new ideas!
Nikki Saunders
From 5 years to 8 years
Oct 2024 | £9.99 | 48pp | HB | 50 c O lO ur
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805013334
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You’re autistic, but what does that really mean?
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
Niamh Garvey
Illustrated by Rebecca Burgess
From 8 years to 12 years
Jul 2024 | £10.99 | 144pp | p B | 210 B lack and w H ite sp O t illustrati O ns t H r O ug HO ut | is B n -9781805011712
Camille the Chameleon on Masking
How to stop masking and discover your awesome autistic self
Gloria Dura-Vila
Illustrated by Rebecca Tatternorth
From 4 years to 7 years
Jan 2025 | £12.99 | 40pp | HB | f ully illustrated c O lO ur picture BOO k | is B n -9781805011033
Jodie Clarke & Rose Smitten
Foreword by Luke Beardon
From 7 years to 14 years ug 2024 | £9.99 | 80pp | p B O ns |
The Green Zone Conversation Book
Finding Common Ground in Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum
Joel Shaul
a G e D 7 years +
Oct 2014 | £16.99 | 104pp | HB | 414 c O lO r p HO t O grap H s | is B n -9781849057592
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The Red Beast Anger Workbook
For All Children Who Want to Tame Their Red Beast Including Those on the Autism Spectrum
K.I. Al-Ghani and Sue Larkey
Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani
From 5 years to 10 years
May 2023 | £14.99 | 128pp | p B | B& w line drawings t H r O ug HO ut | is B n -9781839974151
I am an Autistic Girl
A Book to Help Young Girls
Discover and Celebrate
Being Autistic
Danuta Bulhak-Paterson
Illustrated by Teresa Ferguson
From 4 years to 8 years
nO v 2023 | £12.99 | 32pp | HB | full c O lO ur
illustrati O ns t H r O ug HO ut | is B n -9781805011200
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 5 eBooks available at library.jkp.com AUTISTIC KIDS
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Stimming Rose Stimming is an action or a noise that you repeat over and over again when you are excited, worried or angry. This could be jumping up and down, making lots of random noises, clapping your hands, flapping your arms, chewing things, kicking your legs, biting your nails, biting your lip, fiddling with your hair, repeating phrases from the TV, saying the same word over and over again, rocking backwards and forwards, bouncing, picking, watching the same bit of a TV show over and over again, opening of your mouth into unusual poses, standing on your head, talking in accents or a baby voice and many, many more. 30 You shouldn’t worry about stimming; you should just do it! (Although you may want to explain to your friends what it’s all about!) Stimming makes me feel zoned out of the world and I can only think of the thing I am happy about – it blocks anything else out. If I’m stimming because I’m not feeling good, like if I’m nervous, then flapping my hands or fiddling with something distracts me from the bad feelings and blocks them out.
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DIFFERENT ISN’T WRONG
You might have heard people say things like, ‘Autistic people don’t have social skills or empathy.’
That just means they don’t know much about autism! These things are not something autistic people do ‘wrong’; they are things that autistic people do differently. The idea of autistic people
6 Jessica Kingsley Publishers eBooks available at library.jkp.com AUTISTIC KIDS The Awesome Autistic Guide to Being Proud Feeling Good About Who You Are Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman From 8 years to 12 years f e B 2024 | £12.99 | 96pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839977367 The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans Relationships with Friends and Family From 8 years to 12 years f e B 2024 | £12.99 | 96pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839977404 The Awesome Autistic Guide to Feelings and Emotions Finding Your Comfort Zone From 8 years to 12 years f e B 2024 | £12.99 | 96pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839977381 Yenn Purkis Tanya Masterman The Awesome Autistic Guides THE AWESOME AUTISTIC GUIDE TO FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS 16 it means that you are happy all the time? That isn’t the way emotions work for most people. For most of us, emotions are a bit like a rollercoaster. They might be ‘up’ (happy or excited) one day and ‘down’ (sad or frustrated) the next day. Emotions can change quickly. And for autistic people (like us) – and autistic meerkats like Min! – emotions can be scary and confusing as often we can’t pinpoint which emotion is happening and why. What does your comfort zone feel like? What are you doing when you are in your comfort zone? Tanya would be knitting and listening to an audio book or watching a show using noise-cancelling headphones. Or she might be building something from Lego – Star Wars Lego is her favourite. Yenn would be writing a book or a blog post, listening to music or talking to an audience about autism. If Min was in their comfort zone, they would be making some art or building something, probably listening to music on headphones while they did it. What s the comfort Zone? 17 ACTIVITY: Your comfort zone List, below or on a piece of paper, three things/ activities that help you to be in your comfort zone. 25 Chapter 2 Is There Anything ‘Wrong’ with Me? No, there isn’t. Some people think autism is a problem or a negative thing. They might say things about how autism is a bad thing and autistic people are ‘wrong’ or ‘broken’. Sometimes adults might think that it’s sad to have an autistic child. This just makes autistic kids feel bad about being themselves and doesn’t help anyone, including parents. When people say things like this, it can be very hurtful for autistic kids (and adults). Yenn remembers when they were young, everyone thought there was something ‘wrong’ with them and tried lots of ways to ‘fix’ Yenn. In fact, Yenn was not ‘broken’ – they mostly just needed some understanding and kindness. THE AWESOME AUTISTIC GUIDE TO BEING PROUD 26 WHY DO SOME PEOPLE THINK THIS? So where does this idea that autistic kids – and adults – are ‘broken’ or ‘wrong’ come from? That is quite a complicated question but a lot of it comes from autism being seen by some people as a ‘disorder’. Do you feel ‘disordered’? Maybe you do, maybe you don’t, but it is usually the case that autistic kids and adults do a lot better when they are supported, heard and understood. As we saw in the last chapter, autism does not need to be a problem; it just means we are a bit different.
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Conversations with Monsters
On Mortality, Creativity, And Neurodivergent Survival
From 12 years Jun 2024 | £10.99 | 176pp | p B | is B n -9781805010999
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
A Handbook for Teens, Young Adults, and Those Who Care About Them
Jennifer Brunton and Jenna Gensic
From 16 years to 21 years
s ept 2024 | £15.99 | 224pp | p B | is B n -9781805010005 My
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THE AUTISTIC GUIDE TO ADVENTURE Sensory Expectations Sensory seekers, this one is for you! Riding a BMX stimulates your vestibular system (the one responsible for balance) through its changes of direction and speed. Your body will experience resistance and impact through the handling of the bike, especially for freestylers. A BMX bike is designed specifically so that it is light enough to manoeuvre on or around almost anything! The thick wheels exist to offer some cushioning against impact, whilst the handlebars are designed to be easy to spin (often without brakes, to enable the full 360 degrees). Getting Started! You can choose to buy the kit that you need for this sport new or second hand, whether that be online or at a local cycling shop. Maybe one of your friends or relatives already has a BMX bike that you could ask to borrow and try out for yourself! In addition to BMX gloves: woven fabric with foam palm reinforcement, insulated lining and elasticated cuffs BMX helmet: plastic shell with foam padding Protective pads: elastic and Velcro straps, plastic shell and foam padding BmX 29 the actual bike, you should wear a helmet and a set of protective pads to keep you safe. To get started with learning, you have a number of options. Have a go and figure it out along the way; ask an experienced friend or relative to teach you; watch some video tutorials online; or, head down to your local skate park and ask the friendly neighbourhood kid to show you what they know. One top tip before you ride anywhere is, if your BMX bike doesn’t have brakes, you will have to use the sole of your shoe pressed against the back tyre to slow down and/or stop. Support Recommendations If you decide to pursue freestyle BMX, it’s worth thinking about how you would feel spending time at a skate park where there are likely to be lots of other riders. If socializing is not your thing, consider planning your practice sessions for quieter times in the day or giving racing another chance (as this generally doesn’t involve quite as much social interaction). If being a freestyler at the skate park is the route for you, keep in mind that wooden ramps and obstacles absorb more of your impact whilst performing tricks than their concrete counterparts. Always respect your own sensory limits: if you begin to feel like you’re not having fun anymore, it’s okay to go home and come back another time. Where in the World? In the Colombian rainforest of South America, on the outskirts of the city of Buga, you can find a house with a difference. It is where BMX freestylers and identical twins Queensaray and Lizsurley Villegas live with their parents. What makes their house so special is that on its roof is a foam-filled pit built from old tyres, mattresses and scrap pieces of wood. When the twins first started their BMX Longlisted for the BookAmazing Awards The Autistic Guide to Adventure Active Pursuits from Archery to Wild Swimming for Tweens and Teens Allie Mason Illustrated by Ella Willis From 8 years to 14 years Mar 2023 | £14.99 | 176pp | p B | 50 B& w illustrati O ns and p HO t O s | is B n -9781839972171 With lots of space to doodle # The #Actually Autistic Guide to Building Independence Jennifer Brunton Ph.D. and Jenna Gensic M.A. A Handbook for TEENS , YOUNG ADULTS and Those Who Care About Them
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“As someone who coaches autistic individuals navigating the job market, and as an autistic person myself, I highly value this book.”
John Marble, Founder of Pivot Neurodiversity
Planning Your Career Through Intense Interests
Yenn Purkis and Barb Cook
From 15 years to 25 years
Jun 2023 | £12.99 | 176pp | p B | is B n -9781839973529
COVER COMING SOON
The Autistic Girl’s Guide to Surviving Secondary School
Gracie Barlow
From 10 years to 18 years
Mar 2025 | £10.99 | 128pp | p B | is B n -9781805012344
Recommended by a Clinical Lead at the Maudsley Centre for Child and Adolescent Eating Disorders, London, UK
The Autistic Teen’s Avoidant Eating Workbook
Elizabeth Shea
Illustrated by Tim Stringer
From 12 years to 18 years
s ept 2023 | £14.99 | 208pp | p B | i llustrated in B lack and w H ite t H r O ug HO ut wit H d O wnl O ada B le w O rks H eets f O r t H e teen t O c OM plete | is B n -9781787758599
So, I’m Autistic
“An invaluable guide for the newly diagnosed or the curious” Pooky Knightsmith, Child Mental Health Expert
An Introduction to Autism for Young Adults and Late Teens
Sarah O’Brien
From 16 years to 21 years
Jun 2023 | £12.99 | 256pp | p B | is B n -9781839972263
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AUTISTIC TEENS
The first EVER guide to PDA for teens!
The Teen’s Guide to PDA
Laura Kerbey and Eliza Fricker
Illustrated by Mollie Sherwin.
Foreword by Dr Julia Woollatt
From 11 years to 18 years Jun 2024 | £12.99 | 128pp | p B | 57 B& w illustrati O ns | is B n -9781805011835
I’m Not Upside Down, I’m Downside Up Not a Boring Book About PDA
Harry Thompson and Danielle Jata-Hall
From 7 years to 12 years a pr 2022 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B | 21 grayscale cart OO n-style illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839971174 Visit
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 9 eBooks available at library.jkp.com PDA
the Autism and Neurodiversity Catalogue!
ADHD
Energising books by Soli Lazarus!
The ADHD Teen Survival Guide
Your Launchpad to an Amazing Life
Soli Lazarus
From 17 years to 99 years
s ept 2024 | £12.99 | 112pp | p B | 2-c O lO ur
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We know that medication, exercise, diet and sleep can help these pesky neurotransmitters to fire more consistently.
Hello, my name is Zane and I have ADHD.
I love to move about all the time as it helps me think. You should see me. I am always fidgeting or tapping or sometimes humming. I am hyperactive as I keep moving, moving, moving.
Soli Lazarus
It makes some grown-ups really irritated and annoyed. If I am told to keep still, it makes me sad and angry. I try very hard to keep still and quiet, but my body works best when I am moving – so I need to have movement breaks. I like doing ten star jumps and afterwards I can focus and concentrate better.
I enjoy jumping on a trampoline, riding my bike and I love to continually bounce a ball. I have so much energy. I take risks, so I often fall over and may hurt myself. It’s okay, as so far, I haven’t hurt myself too bad.
ADHD Is Our Superpower
The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD
Soli Lazarus
Illustrated by Adriana Camargo
From 7 years to 11 years May 2021 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B | 70 2-c O lO
illustrati O ns | is B n -9781787757301
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 11 eBooks available at library.jkp.com
ADHD
Another interesting thing is what’s going on in the amygdala The amygdala in an ADHD brain is often in a heightened state of fight or flight This means you may be extremely alert and distracted by things in the environment a lot of the time. This would be great if you lived in prehistoric times. You would be alert and would notice the sabre-toothed tiger approaching and you would be ready. warning signs from the amygdala
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My Unique ADHD World
Joanne Steer and Claire Berry
From 5 years to 9 years Jun 2023 | £10.99 | 32pp | HB | is B n -9781839973352
Sonia Ali books
The Emotional Literacy Toolkit for ADHD
Strategies for Better Emotional Regulation and Peer Relationships in Children and Teens
Sonia Ali
t o support 11-17 year ol D s nO v 2023 | £14.99 | 144pp | p B | is B n -9781839974267
Read an extract!
The Teenage Girl’s Guide to Living Well with ADHD
Improve your self-esteem, self-vcare and self knowledge
Sonia Ali
From 12 years to 17 years d ec 2021 | £12.99 | 160pp | p B | is B n -9781787757684
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ADHD
6 Let’s explore what ADHD means for you. 7 What do already know about ADHD? Write or draw in the box what you already know about ADHD.
Dyspraxia
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We are the Dyspraxia Champions! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyspraxia
Patrick Illustrated by Tim Stringer. Foreword by Jonathan Levy
7 years to 12 years s ept 2024 | £9.99 | 80pp | p B | f ully illustrated in c O lO ur | is B n -9781839979101 Meet the Dyslexia Club! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia Margaret Rooke Illustrated by Tim Stringer. Foreword by Róisín Lowe
7 years to 12 years s ept 2024 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B | cO l O ur illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839978432 200 Tricky Spellings in Cartoons Visual Mnemonics for Everyone - UK edition
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Phew! We Made It! CHAPTER 1 Phew! We Made It! ISABELLA’S GRADUATION 15 Mum You’ve earned every step. You worked hard even when things were tough. We knew you could do it. Isabella There were so many times I felt like giving up. Thank you for always believing in me. Isabella Of course, I didn’t do it on my own. Can you spot a few of my friends in the crowd? Dad Oh, yeah, I see them! Willforce, Creatia and Persisto were always there when you needed them. He was always there too, though, wasn’t he? Mr D – if you look very closely, you will spot him too. Isabella Yes, see him. He doesn’t look so scary from up here, though. Let’s give him a wave. 16 Hi, guys, I’m Persisto. I’m strong and determined. I’ll never give up no matter how big the task ahead of me. 19 CoNFuSING PAIRS WoRDS 21 ExCEPT except in exams except in exams! No exceptions, Xander. Make your way to the exit. Bestseller! The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of…Series With drawings from founder of Dekko Comics, Rossie Stone!
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Sensory Regulation
Making Sense of Your Senses
Sensory Solutions
Workbook
Monique Thoonsen
Illustrated by Ruud Bijman
From 7 years to 12 years
d ec 2023 | £14.99 | 144pp | p B | 63
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A Gobblegark’s Guide to Your Brilliant Neurodivergent Brain
Suzanne Robertshaw
Illustrated by Lily Fossett
From 7 years to 12 years
Interactive workbook!
Oct 2023 | £16.99 | 128pp | p B | 60 B lack and w H ite illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839978524
Childcertified!
‘I really liked that you can fill in stuff on each page...it was really fun finding out all the stuff about my brain and doing all the challenges.’, SW, autistic 9-year-old
My Senses Are Like Cups
What to Do When Everything Feels Too Much or Not Nearly Enough
Clare Ward and Jamie Galpin
From 7 years to 9 years
a ug 2024 | £14.99 | 128pp | p B | 60-100 B lue and B lack line drawings | is B n -9781839978470
The Mindful Magician and the Trip to Feelings Town
Tips and Tricks to Help the Youngest Readers Regulate their Emotions and Senses
Lauren Brukner
From 3 years to 10 years a pr 2023 | £12.99 | 72pp | HB | is B n -9781839971389
“In her latest book, Lauren Brukner tackles those emotions and gives kids a great map to navigate their way to calm empowerment.”
Jennifer Cooke, Autism Expert & Author of The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules and The Asperkids series
Jessica Kingsley Publishers 15 eBooks available at library.jkp.com MORE NEURODIVERSITY
Kathy Hoopman’s Bestselling Books!
All Dogs Have ADHD
Kathy Hoopmann
From 7 years to 99 years a ug 2020 | £10.99 | 80pp | HB | 73 p HO t O s | is B n -9781787756601
All About PDA
An Insight Into Pathological Demand Avoidance
Kathy Hoopman
From 3 years to 99 years
Oct 2024 | £10.99 | 80pp | HB | 65 p HO t O grap H s illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839977565
All Cats Are on the Autistic Spectrum
Kathy Hoopmann
From 3 years to 99 years
Oct 2020 | £10.99 | 80pp | HB | f ull c O lO ur illustrati O ns t H r O ug HO ut | is B n -9781787754713
Can I Tell You About…?
Can I tell you about ADHD?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Susan Yarney
Illustrated by Chris Martin
From 7 years to 18 years
Jan 2013 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B | 12 B lack and w H ite illustrati O ns | is B n -9781849053594
All Birds Have Anxiety
Kathy Hoopmann
From 6 years to 99 years
Mar 2017 | £10.99 | 72pp | HB | f ull c O lO ur p HO t O grap H s t H r O ug HO ut | is B n -9781785921827
All About Dyspraxia
Kathy Hoopmann
From 3 years to 99 years
Mar 2022 | £10.99 | 80pp | HB | is B n -9781787758353
Find all 41 in the Can I Tell You About…? Series here.
Can I tell you about Autism?
A guide for friends, family and professionals
Jude Welton
Illustrated by Jane Telford. Foreword by Glenys Jones
From 7 years to 18 years
Mar 2014 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B | 13 B lack & w H ite illustrati O ns | is B n -9781849054539
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New!
Gender & Sexuality
Your Gender Book
Helping You Be You!
Ben Pechey
From 8 years to 12 years
nO v 2023 | £12.99 | 176pp | p B | 53 B& w illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839976100
My Culture, My Gender, Me
Cassandra Jules Corrigan
From 5 years to 9 years s ept 2023 | £11.99 | 48pp | HB | cO lO ur | is B n -9781839977626 Gender
Cassandra Jules Corrigan
Gender Heroes
25 Amazing Transgender, Non-Binary and Genderqueer Trailblazers from Past and Present!
Andrew James
From 5 years a pr 2023 | £14.99 | 64pp | HB | cO lO ur | is B n -9781839973253
The Gender Book
Girls, Boys, Non-binary, and Beyond
Cassandra Jules Corrigan
Illustrated by Jem Milton
From 5 years to 7 years a ug 2023 | £12.99 | 32pp | HB | cO lO ur illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839977107
Jacob’s Transition Goals
Arthur Webber
From 3 years to 7 years
Mar 2025 | £12.99 | 40pp |
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Identities Crossword Wow! feel like we learned loads from this chapter. Certainly I think it might take time for all of the terms to become second nature. So thought a crossword might be a great way to try out the things you have just learned. Use the descriptions below to figure out which term or word fits. It’s okay if you need to flip back over the last few pages to help you answer them – you’re still learning! Have fun… T U T R C G A R Across 4. Non-binary is not fixed and has no… 6. Gender is a set of… 8. Having care for someone else is… Down 1. Bridges the gap between Indigenous and western approaches to gender and sexuality (3-6). 2. Transgender is an…term. 3. Anyone who doesn’t identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. 5. Anyone who identifies with the sex they were assigned at birth. 7. People who are without gender can identify as… 34 Gender Chapter 3 Pronouns Aren’t People 35 All Is Not What You See! One element that can make misgendering an issue is ‘passing’. Passing is a term we use when someone appears to belong to a social group that they actually don’t. This can be used to describe race, gender, sexuality and disability In terms of gender and pronouns, passing means that someone assumes a person’s gender purely based on the way they look. This means they could very easily misgender someone. Human brains are very complex, but also at their core they are very simple indeed. We truly believe that seeing is believing – how could our brains ever lie to us? Our brains can see a person, hear them tell us their pronouns, and their gender identity, and still refer to them incorrectly. It may feel very hard, and your brain may have very strong feelings about this. Regardless of how someone looks, we always have to respect the pronouns the person uses. The easiest thing to remember is that everyone is unique. We should treat everyone with respect. This means that what someone says is more valid than how we think they look. Remember this the next time you see it happening, or if your brain tries to trick you! Role Model: Indya Moore (they/she) Indya Moore is an incredible person. They are an actor and model. They are best known for playing Angel in a TV show called Pose. Indya is transgender and non-binary and uses they/she pronouns. They have created so much visibility for our com- munity by working with fashion brands such as Louis Vuitton, and have even attended the Met Gala in New York. They are not always comfortable being called a role model. They told Dazed that: I’m honoured to be that for other people, but 43 PronounS aren’t PeoPle COVER COMING SOON
Pride Families
Amie Taylor
Illustrated by Kaspa Clarke
From 5 years to 12 years
Jan 2024 | £12.99 | 40pp | HB | cO l O ur picture BOO k | is B n -9781839976810
It’s Totally Normal! An LGBTQIA+ Guide to Puberty, Sex, and Gender
Monica Gupta Mehta and Asha Lily Mehta
From 12 years to 17 years May 2023 | £12.99 | 208pp | p B | B&
Frank J. Sileo and Kate Lum-Potvin
Illustrated by Emmi Smid.
Foreword by Vanessa Williams
From 5 years to 7 years
May 2023 | £12.99 | 48pp | HB | f ully illustrated picture BOO k | is B n -9781839975264 The Ace and Aro Relationship Guide Making It Work in Friendship, Love, and Sex
Cody Daigle-Orians
From 12 years to 20 years Oct 2024 | £12.99 | 224pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839977343
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Pride and Joy A Story About Becoming an LGBTQIA+ Ally
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At bedtime, I told Mom what I saw and how I felt. “It’s not fair for anyone to treat Noah that way,” Mom said. “I’m glad you told me about it, Joy.” “But what can I do, Mom? I want to help!” “Of course you do!” Mom said. “It sounds like you want to be an ally.” “What’s n ally? “Well,” Mom said, “you love to bake!” A ly is a frie d Some ne who st nd up for p pl Al ies pp rt ther with o d nd ction They might r ise m ey f g ps or pl es ik N ah ndMig elsTee C nt ” “But how can I raise money?” SEXUALITY An RSE guide queerspecificallywrittenfor teens. Read an extract! From the creator of Ace Dad Advice!
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Lee David and Debbie Brewin
From 12 years to 99 years
Jan 2025 | £13.99 | 176pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839978487
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10 Minutes to Boost Your Mood
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Lee David and Debbie Brewin
From 12 years to 99 years
Mar 2025 | £13.99 | 176pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839978951
Crushing OCD Workbook for Kids
50 Fun Activities to Overcome OCD with CBT and Exposures
Natasha Daniels
Illustrated by Richy K.
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From 8 years to 12 years
f e B 2024 | £16.99
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10 Minutes to Better Mental Health
A Step-by Step Guide for Teens Using CBT and Mindfulness
Lee David and Debbie Brewin
From 12 years to 99 years
M ar 2022 | £13.99 | 192pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839978487
The Psychosis and Mental Health Recovery Workbook Activities for Young Adults from ACT, DBT, and RecoveryOriented CBT
Jennifer Gerlach
From 12 years to 99 years
May 2023 | £14.99 | 192pp | p B | B& w | is B n -9781839977329 Read
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The Teen Trauma Journal
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Understanding the Past and Embracing Tomorrow!
Dr. Laura Stokes
From 14 years to 18 years
Mar 2023 | £14.99 | 176pp | p B | is B n -9781839972218
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The Strange and Curious Guide to Anger
Sally Donovan
Illustrated by Emmi Smid
From 8 years to 12 years
a ug 2024 | £12.99 | 112pp | p B | 47 B& w
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The ACT Relationship Skills Workbook for Teens
Getting to Know Your Relationship Patterns, Boundaries and Values for Happier, Healthier Connections
Sheri Turrell and Mary Bell
Illustrated by Christian Corbet
From 12 years to 18 years
nO v 2024 | £14.99 | 192pp | p B | 12 Black and wH ite
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Bravery Grows
A story for all children, including those with anxiety or selective mutism
Dr Melissa Giglio and Daisy Geddes
From 3 years to 7 years
f e B 2025 | £12.99 | 32pp | HB | cO lO ur | is B n -9781805011736
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Facing Mighty Fears About Making Mistakes
Dawn Huebner
Illustrated by Liza Stevens
From 8 years to 12 years
Jul 2023 | £10.99 | 80pp
| p B | 46 B lack and w H ite line drawings | is B n -9781839974663
Facing Mighty Fears About Being Apart From Parents
Dawn Huebner
Illustrated by Liza Stevens
From 6 years to 10 years a pr 2024 | £10.99 | 80pp | p B | 39 B lack and w H ite line illustrati O ns | is B n -9781839974649
Facing Mighty Fears About Baddies and Villains
Dawn Huebner, PhD
Illustrated by Liza Stevens
From 8 years to 12 years
Mar 2023 | £10.99 | 80pp
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Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up
Dawn Huebner, PhD
Illustrated by Liza Stevens
From 6 years to 12 years
Jun 2022 | £10.99 | 80pp
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opposite of goody is baddy. But baddies aren’t food. They are characters and people who do mean scary things. witch TROLL zombie devil ghost doll that comes to life ogre kidnapper intruder monster vampire robber bad guy villain 10 You can make up a story about the baddy. Include a real-life hero or a fictional superhero able to tame the baddy, or lock them up, or transform them into someone or something good. 44 If you want the false alarms to stop, you need to teach your amygdala that being apart is safe, and that you can handle it. So, that’s what you need to do. The opposite of what you’ve been doing. You need to practice being apart. 45 The first step on the path to being okay with mistakes is to decide on a word. Your word can be real or made up. Long or short. Funny or serious. Oops Fiddlesticks Nerts Oy Oof Cripes Drat Crikey Gosh Oh bother Shucks Gah Argh Whoops Good grief Oofta Pish Blimey Oy vey Rats Oh well 23 Lemon Squeeze Breaths 1. Sit comfortably. 2. Imagine you are holding a lemon in each hand. 3. Breathe in through your nose while squeezing both hands—as if you were trying to get all the juice out of your imaginary lemons. 4. Hold your breath—and the squeeze—while you count to 3 in your head. 5. Release your hands and breathe out long and slow. 6. Repeat 3 times. 39 FOR KIDS eBooks available at library.jkp.com 24 Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The Elf, the Princess and the Impossible Shoe
A Story about Overcoming Perfectionism
Anthony Lloyd Jones
From 5 years to 7 years nO v 2023 | £11.99 | 48pp | HB | i llustrated, 48 typeset pages | is B n -9781839975417
Doodle Yourself Happy
A Therapeutic Doodling
Workbook for Children Who Feel Sad or Low
Tanja Sharpe
From 8 years to 12 years
nO v 2023 | £12.99 | 128pp | p B | 50 B& w i llustrati O ns | is B n -9781839976223
Starving the Gremlin series
Starving the Anger Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
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Kate Collins-Donnelly
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You Are Unstoppable!
How to Understand Your Feelings about Climate Change and Take Positive Action Together
Megan Kennedy-Woodard and Patrick Kennedy-Williams
Illustrated by Jordanna George
From 8 years to 12 years
Jun 2023 | £12.99 | 112pp | p B | 20
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Starving the Anxiety Gremlin for Children Aged 5-9
A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management
Kate Collins-Donnelly
From 5 years to 9 years
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My Grief Handbook
“This book will be an invaluable guide in validating young people’s experiencesindividual of grief.”
From the CEO of Child Bereavement UK
David Trickey, Beck Ferrari and Olivia Clark-Tate
Illustrated by Roberta Ravasio
From 10 years to 18 years
Oct 2023 | £12.99 | 176pp | p B | 17 | is B n -9781839970696
The Grief Rock
A Book to Understand Grief and Love
Natasha Daniels
Illustrated by Lily Fossett
From 3 years
May 2023 | £10.99 | 32pp | HB | cO lO ur p icture
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Can I tell you about Multiple Sclerosis?
A guide for friends, family and professionals By Angela Amos
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Can I tell you about Parkinson’s Disease?
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Sometimes I Feel Sad
Tom Alexander
From 5 years to 11 years
Mar 2018 | £9.99 | 32pp | HB is B n -9781785924934
The Boy Who Built a Wall Around Himself
Ali Redford
From 4 years to 9 years
Mar 2018 | £10.99 | 32pp | HB is B n -9781849056830
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All Birds Have Anxiety
Kathy Hoopmann
From 6 years to 99 years
Mar 2017 | £10.99 | 72pp | HB is B n -9781785921827
M Is For Autism
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Outsmarting Worry
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Dawn Huebner
From 9 years to 13 years
O ct 2017 | £10.99 | 112pp | p B is B n -9781785927829
The Illustrated Guide to Dyslexia and Its Amazing People
Kate Power & Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth
From 7 years to 15 years
s ep 2017 | £14.99 | 96pp | HB
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Something Bad Happened
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Dawn Huebner
From 6 years to 12 years
s ep 2019 | £10.99 | 80pp | p B is B n -9781787750746
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Susan Yarney
From 7 years to 18 years
Jan 2013 | £9.99 | 64pp | p B is B n -9781849053594
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