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NEW BOOKS 2018/2019
Jessica Kingsley Publishers’ 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, our books provide inspiration and support to a range of readers and promote wider discussion about the diversity and complexity of gender and identity. Contents Gender Diverse Voices 1 Books For Therapists & Healthcare Practitioners 9 Gender Diversity in the Workplace 15 Gender Diversity in Education 16 Gender Diversity & Autism 18 Books for Parents, Partners & Allies 20 Picture Books for Children 22 Books About Mental Health & Anxiety 25
Gender Diverse Voices
New New
Trans Love Uncomfortable Labels
An Anthology of Transgender My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman
and Non-Binary Voices Laura Kate Dale
Freiya Benson
July 2019 | £12.99 | 208pp | pb | World rights available |
August 2019 | £14.99 | 304pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN-9781785925870 | eISBN-9781785925887
ISBN-9781785924323 | eISBN-9781784508043
A candid, first of its kind insight into
An uplifting and empowering collection growing up as a gay trans woman with
of writing about love, for and by trans and autism, undiagnosed until adulthood.
non-binary people. Being LGBT and having autism is actually
A ground-breaking anthology of writing fairly common and yet often misinterpreted.
on the topic of love, written by trans and This groundbreaking first-hand account
non-binary people who share their thoughts, uses personal experiences from birth to late
feelings and experiences of love in all its diagnosis to explore this connection, and the
guises. The collection spans familial, romantic, nuances of both gender identity and ASD.
spiritual and self-love as well as friendships Looking at everyday struggles faced
and ally love, to provide a broad and honest by the author, such as learning feminine
understanding of how trans people navigate presentation through observation of subtle
love and relationships, and what love means cues due to her autism, issues around sensory
to them. processing and LGBT spaces, socially difficult
At once intimate and radical, and both situations exacerbated by gender identity, and
humorous and poignant, this book is for even coming out as trans during an autistic
anyone who has loved, who is in love, and who meltdown, this gives a unique insight into the
is looking for love. links between autism, sexuality and gender.
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New New
Life Isn’t Binary Transgressive
On Both, Beyond, and In-Between A Trans Woman on Gender,
Meg-John Barker and Alex Iantaffi Feminism and Politics
Rachel Anne Williams
May 2019 | £12.99 | 224pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785924798 | eISBN-9781784508647 May 2019 | £14.99 | 272pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785926471 | eISBN-9781785926488
How non-binary ways of thinking offer
new and greater ways of understanding Provocative essays that empower
ourselves and relating to others. readers, raise awareness and break down
Much of society’s thinking operates in a highly misconceptions about trans identities.
rigid and binary manner; something is good or How do I know I am trans? Is trans feminism
bad, right or wrong, a success or a failure, and real feminism? What is there to say about
so on. Challenging this limited way of thinking, trans women’s male privilege?
this ground-breaking book looks at how non- This collection of insightful, pithy and
binary methods of thought can be applied to passionately argued think pieces from a
all aspects of life, and offer new and greater trans-feminist perspective explores issues
ways of understanding ourselves and how we surrounding gender, feminism and philosophy
relate to others. and challenges misconceptions about trans
Using bisexual and non-binary gender identities. The book confronts contentious
experiences as a starting point, it addresses the debates in gender studies to alleviate ongoing
key issues with binary thinking regarding our tension between feminism and trans women.
relationships, bodies, emotions, wellbeing and Split into six sections, this collection covers
our sense of identity and sets out a range of wider issues, as well as autobiographical
practices which may help us to think in more experiences, designed to stimulate the reader
non-binary, both/and, or uncertain ways. and encourage them to actively participate.
2
New New
The A–Z of Gender Not Just a Tomboy
and Sexuality A Trans Masculine Memoir
Caspar J. Baldwin
From Ace to Ze
Morgan Lev Edward Holleb November 2018 | £12.99 | 248pp | pb | World rights available
| ISBN-9781785924637 | eISBN-9781784508456
April 2019 | £14.99 | 288pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785923425 | eISBN-9781784506636 One of the only memoirs about growing up
and living as a transgender man.
A comprehensive, up-to-date glossary of This is the story of one trans man’s exploration
queer and transgender terms designed to of gender identity, set against changing cultural
dispel anxiety around using the “wrong” attitudes from the 90s to the present day.
words, whilst helping readers navigate the Grappling with the messy realities of gender
relationship between gender and identity. expectations while giving a stark and moving
There can be confusion around the appropriate account of his own experiences, Baldwin grants
terminology for trans and queer identities, a nuanced understanding of what it’s like to
even within the trans community itself. As be a trans boy or man. With its unflinching
language is constantly evolving, it can be portrayal of the vulnerability, confusion,
especially difficult to know what to say. As dysphoria, empowerment, peace and joy of the
a thorough A–Z glossary of trans and queer transition process, this mould-breaking memoir
words from ‘ace’ to ‘xe’, this dictionary guide provides an invaluable support for trans men.
will help to dispel the anxiety around using the
“wrong” words, while explaining the weight of
using certain labels and providing individuals “Invaluable and often ignored insight into
with a vocabulary for personal identification. the life of a trans masculine person. Strong,
Written in a traditional A–Z glossary style, powerful and a valuable resource about the
this guide will serve as a quick reference for importance of supporting trans youth.”
looking up individual words, as well as an in-
depth look at trans history and culture. Fox Fisher,
film maker, artist and campaigner
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New New
Everything You Ever Trans Teen Survival Guide
Wanted to Know about Owl and Fox Fisher
Trans (But Were Afraid to Ask) 2018 | £12.99 | 224pp | pb | 8–16 years | World rights
available | ISBN-9781785923418 | eISBN-9781784506629
Brynn Tannehill
A funny, frank and comprehensive guide
November 2018 | £13.99 | 432pp | pb | World rights available
| ISBN-9781785928260 | eISBN-9781784509569
to trans life for teenagers by authors
who understand the realities of growing
A myth-busting ‘trans 101’ on hot button up trans.
issues and debates relating to transgender Wondering how to come out to your family
people across all aspects of life. and friends, what it’s like to go through cross
Leading activist and essayist Brynn Tannehill hormonal therapy or how to put on a packer?
aims to break down deeply held misconcep Trans youth activists Fox and Owl have
tions about trans people across all aspects of stepped in to answer everything that trans
life, from politics, law and culture, through to teens and their families need to know.
science, religion and mental health, to provide With a focus on self-care, expression and
readers with a deeper understanding of what it being proud of your unique identity, the guide
means to be trans. is packed full of invaluable advice from people
who understand the realities and complexities
of growing up trans. Having been there,
“This book is a must-have resource not just done that, Fox and Owl are able to honestly
for transgender people but also for all of chart the course of life as a trans teen, from
those who parent, educate, employ, serve, potentially life-saving advice on dealing with
treat, love, play, pray, work, or live with dysphoria or depression, to hilarious real-life
them. It is destined to become a classic.” awkward trans stories.
Anthony Varona,
Professor of Law and Vice Dean at American
University Washington College of Law
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New Bestseller New
Queer Sex Yes, You Are Trans Enough
A Trans and Non-Binary Guide to My Transition from Self-
Intimacy, Pleasure and Relationships Loathing to Self-Love
Juno Roche Mia Violet
2018 | £12.99 | 168pp | pb | World rights available | 2018 | £14.99 | 352pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785924064 | eISBN-9781784507701 ISBN-9781784506285 | eISBN-9781784506285
Diverse and well-known figures from the Confronts the inaccuracies of trans
trans and non-binary community speak representation in the media, combined
about sex, desire and dating, and the ways with a charged personal narrative of what
gender and sexuality can relate to each other. it means to be transgender today.
In this frank, funny and poignant book, This is the deeply personal and witty account
transgender activist Juno Roche discusses sex, of growing up as the kid who never fitted in.
desire and dating with leading figures from Transgender blogger Mia Violet reflects on her
the trans and non-binary community. Calling life and how at 26 she came to finally realise
out prejudices and inspiring readers to explore she was ‘trans enough’ to be transgender, after
their own concepts of intimacy and sexuality, years of knowing she was different but without
the first-hand accounts celebrate the wonder the language to understand why.
and potential of trans bodies and push at From bullying, heartache and a botched
the boundaries of how society views gender, coming out attempt, through to counselling,
sexuality and relationships. Empowering and Gender Identity Clinics and acceptance, Mia
necessary, this collection shows all trans people confronts the ins and outs of transitioning.
deserve to feel brave, beautiful and sexy. An essential read for anyone who has had to
fight to be themselves.
“Ahhh, now these are the sex talks I’d like to
have had when I was first transitioning.” “Honest, raw, moving.”
Kate Bornstein, Christine Burns MBE,
author of Gender Outlaw author and transgender activist
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Transition New Raising Rosie New
Denied Our Story of Parenting
an Intersex Child
Confronting the Crisis
Eric Lohman and
in Trans Healthcare
Stephani Lohman
Jane Fae
Foreword by Georgiann Davis
Foreword by Amanda De Courcy
Breaks down misconcep
A hard-hitting expose tions about intersex
of the institutional conditions, and gives
prejudices and barriers many trans people guidance on how to raise an intersex child.
face, demonstrated by the life and death of There is often medical pressure on parents of
a young trans woman, Synestra de Courcy. intersex children to have their child’s gender
Trans people in the UK currently face reassigned at birth, based on cultural ideas
widespread prejudice and discrimination, from of gender. When Rosie was born, Eric and
how they are described in the media to the Stephani Lohman decided to not have her
lack of healthcare support they receive. This gender reassigned. Part memoir, part guide,
institutional bias is illustrated by the tragic this book looks at how they spoke about the
case of Synestra de Courcy, who died following condition to friends and family, to Rosie’s
neglect and rejection from the NHS, leading teachers and caregivers, and shows how they
her to sex work to fund her transition and plan on explaining it to Rosie when she is older.
dangerous self-medication. This uplifting and empowering story is a must
Charting Syn’s life from childhood through read for all parents of intersex children.
to her untimely death aged just 23, Jane Fae
2018 | £13.99 | 192pp | pb | World rights available |
exposes the gross institutional and societal ISBN-9781785927676 | eISBN-9781784506520
discrimination trans people experience on a
daily basis and its impact on the lives of trans
people young and old. Promoting honest
discussion and bringing these hidden issues Written on New
into the light of day, this book is a must read
for anyone interested in trans rights, and NHS
the Body
accountability.
Letters from Trans and
2018 | £12.99 | 208pp | pb | World rights available | Non-Binary Survivors
ISBN-9781785924156 | eISBN-9781784507787 of Sexual Assault and
Domestic Violence
Lexie Bean
“Masterful! Fae dissects an individual
tragedy with a combination of compassion
and surgical accuracy to shine a harsh light This collection of letters
on the scandal of systemic neglect towards written to body parts weaves together
vulnerable young trans people. In the narratives of gender, identity, and abuse.
process she critiques the wider structural Written with intelligence and intimacy, this
discourse in society that allows and even book is for those who have found power in re-
encourages it.” shaping their bodies, families, and lives.
2018 | £13.99 | 128pp | pb | World rights available |
Christine Burns MBE,
ISBN-9781784508036 | eISBN-9781784508036
author and retired transgender activist
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To My Trans First Year Out
Sisters A Transition Story
Sabrina Symington
Charlie Craggs
Lambda Literary Award This intimate and striking
Finalist – LGBTQ Anthology
graphic novel follows
transgender woman Lily,
Heartfelt letters written as she transitions to her
by inspirational trans true self. Depicting her
women offering guidance Bestseller experiences from coming
to trans women and girls. out right through to gender reassignment
Honest and heartfelt, funny and furious, surgery, Lily’s story provides vital advice on
beautiful and brave, these letters send a message the social, emotional and medical aspects
of hope: each of these women have gone of transitioning and will empower anyone
through the struggles of transition and emerged questioning their gender.
the other side as accomplished, confident
2017 | £15.99 | 128pp | hb | World rights available |
women; and if we made it sister, so can you! ISBN-9781785922589 | eISBN-9780857013033
2017 | £12.99 | 344pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785923432 | eISBN-9781784506681
How to
“To My Trans Sisters is a love letter to our
Understand
community from the women who understand, Your Gender
better than anyone, what our world is like.”
A Practical Guide for
Jennifer Finney Boylan, Exploring Who You Are
author of She’s Not There and Long Black Veil Alex Iantaffi and
Meg-John Barker
Foreword by S. Bear Bergma
The Gender
Agenda This guide presents ways we can all better
understand gender, and how people can change
and express their gender identity. Considering
A First-Hand Account
biological and cultural aspects of gender, gender
of How Girls and Boys
expression, and relationships and sexuality,
Are Treated Differently
this is an excellent starting point for anybody
Ros Ball and James Millar
thinking about what gender means to them.
Foreword by Marianne Grabrucker
2017 | £14.99 | 288pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781784505172 | eISBN-9781784505172
Aiming to tackle gender
stereotypes head-on, two parents tweeted
about the differences they experienced in “For anyone who’s ever wished they had a
raising their son and their daughter. What smart, kind, friend with whom they could
began as an attempt to retain their sanity in a calmly and safely discuss gender issues: this
gender obsessed world became a life changing most excellent book is that kind of friend.”
experiment about gender identity.
Kate Bornstein,
2017 | £9.99 | 184pp | pb | World rights available |
author of Gender Outlaw
ISBN-9781784506339 | eISBN-9781784506339
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He’s Always Transitioning
Been My Son Together
A Mother’s Story One Couple’s Journey
about Raising Her of Gender and
Transgender Son Identity Discovery
Janna Barkin Wenn B. Lawson and
Beatrice M. Lawson
This true story by a
family about raising their This heartfelt, honest
transgender son is both a captivating read and memoir tracks Wenn Lawson’s transition
an invaluable support source for parents facing from female to male and the effect it had on
similar issues. A warm, insightful portrait of his relationship. Co-written by Wenn and his
a family that includes tips on helping young partner, Beatrice, the book explores the highs
transgender people navigate their transition. and lows of their journey and how they arrived
at a point of acceptance and celebration of their
2017 | £12.99 | 320pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785927478 | eISBN-9781784505257
individual identities and identity as a couple.
2017 | £12.99 | 216pp | pb | World rights available |
Straight ISBN-9781785921032 | eISBN-9781784503659
Expectations “‘There are more forms of gender,’ Lawson
writes, ‘than stars in the sky.’ Transitioning
The Story of a Family
Together is a brave and pioneering map of
in Transition
this still-unexplored terrain.”
Peggy Cryden, LMFT
Steve Silberman,
Ever since they were author of NeuroTribes: The Legacy of Autism
young, Peggy Cryden
noticed her children’s
gender expression did not correspond with Trans Voices
society’s expectations of their biological gender.
In this memoir, Peggy details the experiences Becoming Who You Are
and challenges of raising both a gay son and Declan Henry
a gay, transgender son and shares her family’s Foreword by Stephen Whittle
journey of adversity and growth, which has Bronze Winner for the 2017
helped inform her work as a psychotherapist. Independent Publisher Book Awards
in Gay/Lesbian/Bi/Trans Non-Fiction
2017 | £9.99 | 184pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785927485 | eISBN-9781784505370
First-hand accounts
from transgender and
“Cryden writes with the emotional clarity of non-binary individuals and their diverse
a seasoned therapist and also as one who’s experiences, during and after transition. This
done her own soul searching.” comprehensive introduction to trans issues
details the social, physical and emotional
Ami B. Kaplan, struggles involved in becoming who you are.
LCSW New York City Psychotherapist
2017 | £12.99 | 232pp | pb | World rights available |
and Gender Specialist.
ISBN-9781785922404 | eISBN-9781784505202
8for Therapists & Healthcare Practitioners
New New
Sex, Sexuality and Person-Centred
Trans Identities Counselling for Trans and
Clinical Guidance for Psychotherapists
Gender Diverse People
and Counselors
A Practical Guide
Gary J. Jacobson, LCSW and Jan C. Niemira, LCSW
Sam Hope
September 2019 | £50.00 | 320pp | pb | World rights available
August 2019 | £22.99 | 256pp | pb | World rights available |
| ISBN-9781785926174 | eISBN-9781785926181
ISBN-9781785925429 | eISBN-9781784509378
A guide for practitioners to inform their A concise introduction to using a person-
clinical practice with trans clients and their centred approach with trans clients for
families regarding sex and sexuality. counsellors and therapists.
A book for mental health professionals, sex This book presents an approach that ensures
therapists and educators providing an inter psychological wellbeing and trust is built
disciplinary exploration of the subject, and between counsellors and trans clients. This
relating to both clinical practice and theory. person-centred, affirmative approach is
Topics explored include the shifting of sexual based around unlearning assumptions about
orientation during or following transition; gender gender and destabilising professionals’ ideas
dysphoria and co-occurring ASD; negotiating of ‘knowing better’ than, and judging the
issues of sexuality with partners; eating disorders; client, so that they can forge a relationship and
and an exploration of the intersection of trans connection that is on an equal footing. The
identities and disability. Featuring chapter book explores a range of topics such as the
authors from disciplines including social overlap of gender diversity and autism, sex and
work, marriage and family counseling, early sexuality, intersectionality, unconscious bias
childhood education, sex therapy, sex education, and reflective practice.
psychology, and women’s studies.
9New New
Supporting Transgender Creative Arts Therapies
and Non-Binary People and the LGBTQ
with Disabilities Community
or Illnesses Theory and Practice
Briana MacWilliam, Brian T Harris,
A Good Practice Guide for
Dana George Trottier and Kristin Long
Health and Care Provision
Jennie Kermode June 2019 | £24.99 | 304pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785927966 | eISBN-9781784508029
August 2019 | £19.99 | 208pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785925412 | eISBN-9781784509354 The first book for creative arts therapists
on working with the LGBTQ community.
A guide on best practice in health and social Providing theory and practical interventions,
care provision for transgender people with this book is for creative arts therapy students
disabilities and chronic and mental illnesses. and professionals who wish to work with the
By drawing on the experience of trans people LGBTQ community and the unique challenges
who are affected by physical disability, chronic that sexual minorities, transgender and gender
illness and mental illness, this book is the non-conforming clients face today.
definitive guide on providing best practise in Considering ally development, unconscious
approaches to health and care policy. bias and intersectionality, the book provides
Suggesting solutions to areas where theory, case studies and practical guidance
understanding and care provision is poor, for working with this client group, as well as
Kermode gives advice on topics such as experiences emerging from within the LGBTQ
transitioning with a disability, sex-specific and CATs community. The contributors
service provision and fertility and reproduction. cover a wide range of topics, from exploring
The book also examines how health and sexuality and gender identity through
care professionals can adapt to cater for portraiture to facilitating a music therapy
transgender and non-binary people’s needs group with transgender clients, and foster ally
and can support those who must use health development in senior living communities
services due to their condition. through a multimodal approach.
10New New
A Reflective Guide Working with
to Gender Identity Trans Survivors of
Counselling Sexual Violence
Madison-Amy Webb, (MBACP) Acc A Guide for Professionals
Sally Rymer and Valentina Cartei
May 2019 | £22.99 | 240pp | pb | World rights available. |
ISBN-9781785923838 | eISBN-9781784507336 January 2019 | £16.99 | 176pp | pb | ISBN-9781785927607 |
eISBN-9781784506186
Helps counselling professionals to reflect
on their own gender identity for more Practical advice for professionals working
effective work with gender variant clients. with transgender people who have survived
Counselling professionals are increasingly sexual violence and abuse.
seeking training for working with gender The authors reveal specific issues faced by trans
variant clients. Madison-Amy Webb invites people as they recover from traumatic sexual
them to consider a simple truth: everyone has experiences, and what steps professionals and
a gender identity, whether or not they’ve given organisations can take to meet the needs of the
it much thought. By reflecting on their own trans community. This book helps mitigate the
gender identity through the exercises provided, effects of sexual violence on trans individuals,
counsellors can relate to clients in new and by recommending effective responses for all
productive ways, gaining a more nuanced levels of service delivery, from organisational
understanding of the issues faced by their policies to advice for front-line professionals.
clients and of their own identity.
Incisive and accessible, this unique guide
shines a light on how the popular conception “On highly politicised terrain, Rymer
of gender identity came into being by looking and Cartei have managed to create an
at the social and historical influences at play. accessible, evidence-based and practical
This context is then brought to life with a rich text which will be appreciated by many.”
variety of case studies and excerpts from the
author’s own diary. Essential reading for any Alison Phipps,
counselling professional. Professor of Gender Studies, Sussex University
11New New
Theorizing Transgender Improving Services
Identity for Clinical for Transgender and
Practice Gender Variant Youth
A New Model for Understanding Gender Research, Policy and Practice for
S.J. Langer Health and Social Care Professionals
Tiffany Jones
January 2019 | £24.99 | 240pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785927652 | eISBN-9781784506421 January 2019 | £25.00 | 208pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785924255 | eISBN-9781784507893
A theoretical and practical exploration of
the full spectrum of gender experiences. Provides practical solutions for health and
Providing new approaches for exploring gender social care professionals working with
identity and expression, this book is ideal for transgender and gender variant youth.
clinical practice with transgender and gender This expert guide to working with transgender
nonconforming/diverse clients. Importantly, it and gender variant youth offers ways to
moves beyond the medical model to advance make positive change to service provision for
an understanding of transgender subjectivity practitioners working with this group. Based
as a natural variation of gender in humans. on the latest research, the recommendations
made by the author are backed up by statistics
and data, and refer to first-hand stories and
“This book goes beyond ‘trans 101,’ exploring experiences.
in much more depth the development of Exploring four key areas – mental health,
the gendered self and the role of gender in physical health, sexual health and social
consciousness. Langer provides clinicians health – the book sets out exactly what
with new ways of theorizing gender that professionals need to know in relation to
both benefit from traditions and push these areas and how to support trans youth
them forward.” in these circumstances. Providing clarity on
a range of topics, this is the perfect overview
Laura Erickson-Schroth, MD, MA, for practitioners, as well as a useful text for
LGBTQ psychiatrist and author students and researchers.
12Transgender Enhancing
Health Sexual Health,
A Practitioner’s Guide to
Self-Identity
Binary and Non-Binary and Wellbeing
Trans Patient Care
Ben Vincent, PhD
among Men
Foreword by Stuart Lorimer Who Have Sex
With Men
An accessible, research-
based guide to sensitively treating and A Guide for Practitioners
caring for transgender patients. Rusi Jaspal, PhD, CPsychol, FBPsS, FRSM
This guide shows how to sensitively treat and Forewords by Dr Laura Waters and
care for transgender patients in healthcare Professor Dame Glynis Breakwell
settings. Distilling cutting edge research into
practical advice, it covers everything from Practical advice and strategies for
referral procedures to respectful language and enhancing sexual and mental health among
insights on the wider social and ethical issues men who have sex with men (MSM).
experienced by this growing client group. At the heart of this book is Identity Process
Theory, co-developed by the author, a social
2018 | £15.99 | 216pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785922015 | eISBN-9781784504755
psychological theory of identity construction,
threat and coping. The book considers the
emerging debates in MSM’s health, such as
Counselling the use of Grindr and ‘chemsex’, and also
Skills for explores the socio-structural factors, such
as homophobia and stigma, that threaten
Working the self-identity of MSM. The book offers
with Gender principles and techniques from this theory
that can be used as an effective intervention
Diversity and and therapeutic model with MSM to build
Identity more positive identities and reduce sexual
risk-taking.
Michael Beattie and 2018 | £24.99 | 216pp | pb | World rights available |
Penny Lenihan with Robin Dundas ISBN-9781785923227 | eISBN-9781784506360
Foreword by Christiane Sanderson
A comprehensive introduction offering the “A fundamental read for all therapeutic
confidence and skills needed to work with professionals working with clients
gender diversity and identity. exploring their gender variance. At a time
For practitioners working with issues surround when society’s understanding of gender
ing gender identity, this book provides the identity is experiencing a state of flux this
additional tools and insights needed to help book offers clarity on a controversial and
them build a therapeutic relationship with complex subject.”
their client. It forms a practical toolbox that
any counsellor of gender issues can utilise. Madison-Amy Webb,
Psychotherapist and Director of Transitions
2018 | £25.00 | 312pp | pb | World rights available |
Counselling & Consultancy
ISBN-9781784504816 | eISBN-9781784504816
13Supporting The Voice Book
Young for Trans and
Transgender Non-Binary
Men People
A Guide for Professionals A Practical Guide to
Matthew Waites Creating and Sustaining
Authentic Voice and
Communication
Provides much-needed
Matthew Mills and Gillie Stoneham
guidance for professionals on how to
Illustrated by Philip Robinson and Matthew Hotchkiss
support the specific needs of young
transgender men.
Addressing topics such as the social impact of The complete guide to how trans and non-
transitioning, the potential impact on mental binary people can modulate or change their
health and emotional wellbeing and common voice, written by two leading speech and
myths and misconceptions about transitioning, language therapists.
this guide is essential for anyone working with This book explains how voice and
young transgender men. communication therapy can help transgender
and non-binary people to find their authentic
2018 | £18.99 | 176pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781784506018 | eISBN-9781784506018
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
Counseling situations, and includes exercises to change
Transgender pitch, resonance and intonation. Each chapter
features insider accounts from trans and
and Non- gender diverse individuals who have explored,
Binary Youth or are exploring, voice and communication
related to their gender expression, describing
key aspects of their experience of creating and
The Essential Guide
maintaining a voice that feels true to them.
Irwin Krieger
2017 | £16.99 | 224pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785921285 | eISBN-9781784503949
Essential introductory
guide for clinicians and counselors who
work with young transgender and non- “Your body can feel like it’s betraying you
binary clients. with Gender Dysphoria. Upset by your
An informed guide to supporting and working appearance? Shut your eyes and avoid
with transgender and non-binary youth. Topics mirrors. But an incongruous voice? You
of discussion include gender identity, sexuality, hear that night and day. So this book is
transitioning and mental health. Additional invaluable. The authors show how speech
resources and suggested reading lists make therapy really can move mountains and
this an essential reference for all professionals produce happy confident speakers, at home
who counsel transgender youth. in their own skin.”
2017 | £22.99 | 248pp | pb | World rights available |
Christine Burns MBE,
ISBN-9781785927430 | eISBN-9781784504823
author and transgender activist
14Gender Diversity in the Workplace
Transitioning in New Gender
the Workplace Diversity and
A Guidebook
Non-Binary
Dana Pizzuti Inclusion in
the Workplace
The complete guide
for transitioning The Essential Guide
successfully and safely for Employers
in the workplace. Sarah Gibson and J. Fernandez
Many businesses lack specific trans-inclusive
HR strategies – this guide fills the gap with tools, Practical solutions for creating an inclusive
resources and an easy-to-read breakdown of environment for non-binary people.
relevant laws and policies. It covers everything Companies are becoming more aware of the
from how to come out to colleagues and clients, need to include non-binary people in the
and realistic medical timetables, to introducing workplace, to attract a diverse workforce and
a new name and creating a workplace support create an inclusive environment and brand.
system. This is a must-read guide for every This book provides an ideal introduction to
trans person preparing to transition, as well as including non-binary workers in your business,
for managers and HR professionals wishing to and presents practical solutions to basic
support their employees. workplace issues this group faces.
2018 | £16.99 | 248pp | pb | World all languages | 2018 | £16.99 | 136pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785928024 | eISBN-9781784508227 ISBN-9781785922442 | eISBN-9781784505233
Transgender
Employees in “[Kermode’s book] has many facts and
answers to questions around supporting
the Workplace and understanding potential issues that
may face trans employees. It also gives links
A Guide for Employers to support groups and networks for further
Jennie Kermode information and help in specific sectors and
organisations. All of this information may
How employers can be of use to people within your organisation,
meet the needs of from HR advisors to line managers but also
transgender and non- for anyone who wants to understand more
binary employees in the workplace. about their colleagues, customers and our
This guide equips employers to respect and richly diverse society.
support transgender employees, clarifying My advice is to leave the book visible
employers’ legal responsibilities and providing on your desk, not hidden away the in HR
advice on the social, emotional and medical department.”
aspects of transitioning. Promote an inclusive,
diverse culture to benefit the whole work force. Madeleine Field,
Head of Diversity and Inclusion
2017 | £18.99 | 216pp | pb | World rights available |
at FDM Group, HR Director
ISBN-9781785922282 | eISBN-9781784505448
15Gender Diversity in Education
New New
Supporting Transgender Gender Equality in
and Non-Binary Students Primary Schools
and Staff in Further and A Guide for Teachers
Higher Education Helen Griffin
2018 | £14.99 | 216pp | pb | World rights available |
Practical Advice for Colleges ISBN-9781785923401 | eISBN-9781784506612
and Universities
Dr Matson Lawrence and Dr Stephanie Mckendry
Framework for implementing a gender
January 2019 | £24.99 | 224pp | pb | World rights available | equality approach in primary schools.
ISBN-9781784506735 | eISBN-9781784506735 An increase in the number of transgender
children – and a recognition of gender
Practical guide to supporting transgender reassignment as a protected characteristic
and non-binary students and staff at under the 2010 Equality Act – means that all
college and university. primary schools need to ensure they are safe
This bok enables post-secondary education environments respectful of all genders. This
professionals to create a safe and supportive book draws on the ‘Gender Respect Project’,
environment for gender diverse applicants, which identified the need to address gender
students and staff. Using real life examples to stereotyping and gender-based violence with
explore common experiences and challenges for children and young people.
trans people in further and higher educational The book is full of lesson plans, case studies,
settings, it sets out policies, interventions and clear guidance and recommended actions as well
advice that have proven effective in providing as further reading and resources. Providing a
impactful support on a wide range of issues framework for gender equality in the classroom,
such as learning, teaching, recruitment, mental it empowers children to think critically about
health, support services, and institutional policies. gender and to respect themselves and others.
16How to A Practical
Transform Guide to
Your School Gender
into an LGBT+ Diversity and
Friendly Place Sexuality in
A Practical Guide for
Early Years
Nursery, Primary and
Deborah Price
Secondary Teachers
Dr Elly Barnes MBE and Dr Anna Carlile
Helping staff and practitioners explore
The go-to guide for making your nursery, gender diversity and sexuality in early
primary school or secondary school an years settings.
LGBT+ inclusive environment for all. Proposing aims that early years practitioners
Written with Educate & Celebrate!, an can work towards and providing practical
Ofsted and DFE recognised ‘Best Practice ideas to take directly in to the workplace,
Award Programme’, this book gives teachers, this hands-on guide sets out to create and
governors and other staff the knowledge, encourage outstanding practice for all
strategies and confidence they need to professionals teaching young children.
implement a curriculum that is inclusive for
2017 | £14.99 | 104pp | pb | World rights available |
all. Covering the changes to law, including ISBN-9781785922893 | eISBN-9781784505943
the Equality Act 2010 which requires actively
promoting acceptance, what language to use,
case studies and much more, it is a must have “The book is full of searching questions,
guide for all schools. practical ideas and suggestions that
all practitioners can implement – a
2018 | £14.99 | 152pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785923494 | eISBN-9781784506841
straightforward tool to help any setting
ensure that good equality and diversity
practice is the cornerstone of their work.”
“A must-have guide for every school. It
shows how to teach LGBT+ issues. Simple, Judy Simon,
effective, inspiring. Bravo!” early years practitioner, Brighton
Peter Tatchell,
Director, Peter Tatchell Foundation
17Gender Diversity & Autism
Supporting New Gender New
Transgender Identity,
Autistic Youth Sexuality
and Adults and Autism
A Guide to Supporting Voices from Across
Transgender Youth and the Spectrum
Adults with Autism Eva Mendes and
Finn V. Gratton Meredith R. Maroney
Foreword by Wenn Lawson
By setting out strategies for creating more
effective support based on the experiences of A collection of narratives from those who
trans people on the spectrum, this guide offers identity as LGBTQIA who are also on the
tailored advice for professionals working with autism spectrum.
autistic trans clients. It covers issues such as This book explores the intersection of the two
difficulties talking about the body, undertaking spectrums as well as the diverse experiences
and recovering from surgeries and social anxiety. that come with it.
By providing knowledge and advice based
October 2019 | £19.99 | 208pp | pb | World rights available. |
ISBN-9781785928031 | eISBN-9781784508302
on in-depth research and personal accounts,
the narratives will be immensely valuable to
teenagers, adults, partners and families. The
Camouflage New authors round these stories with a discussion
of themes across narratives, and implications
The Hidden Lives of for the issues discussed. In the final chapter,
Autistic Women the authors reflect on commonly asked
Dr Sarah Bargiela questions from a clinical perspective, bringing
Illustrated by Sophie Standing in relevant research, as well as sharing best-
practice tips and considerations that may
An engaging and be helpful for LGBTQIA and ASD teenagers
beautifully illustrated and adults. These may also be used by family
graphic book shedding members and clinicians when counselling
light on the under- teenagers and adults on the dual spectrum.
explored condition of female autism.
January 2019 | £16.99 | 256pp | pb | World rights available |
An engaging insight into the often ISBN-9781784505851 | eISBN-9781784505851
underexplored condition of autism in women
and girls, delivered in an expertly researched
and beautifully illustrated graphic book. The
perfect resource for anyone who wishes to
understand how gender affects autism, it shows
how to create safer, more accommodating
environments for women on the spectrum.
February 2019 | £12.99 | 48pp | hb | 11–18 years | World rights
available | ISBN-9781785925665 | eISBN-9781785926679
18The Autism Love,
Spectrum Partnership,
Guide to or Singleton
Sexuality and on the Autism
Relationships Spectrum
Understand Yourself Luke Beardon, PhD
and Make Choices that and Dean Worton
are Right for You
Dr Emma Goodall Twenty six contributors share what they have
Forewords by Wenn B. Lawson and Jeanette Purkis learned so far about relationships on the autism
spectrum. With a diverse range of viewpoints,
This candid guide to sexuality, relationships this is an intimate report on how people have
and gender identity will help you to made relationships work, how they have failed
understand your own preferences and identity and how they have chosen to be on their own.
in the pursuit of platonic, romantic or sexual
2017 | £12.99 | 272pp | pb | World rights available |
relationships. Emma Goodall provides advice ISBN-9781785922060 | eISBN-9781784504847
on what to do in situations where you feel
under pressure and offers guidance on how to
enjoy relationships safely.
2016 | £13.99 | 280pp | pb | World rights available |
The Asperger
ISBN-9781849057059 | eISBN-9781784502263 Teen’s Toolkit
Francis Musgrave
Sex, Drugs Foreword by
Dr Christopher Morrell
and Asperger’s
Syndrome This is a treasure trove
(ASD) of information for young
people with Asperger
Syndrome and their carers. Exploring the
A User Guide to
science of how the human mind works, it gives
Adulthood
handy tips on how to cope with all elements
Luke Jackson
of the adult world, including responsibilities,
Foreword by Tony Attwood
health, sex and relationships.
2017 | £12.99 | 136pp | pb | 13–18 years | World rights
Luke Jackson serves up a sparkling guide to available | ISBN-9781785921612 | eISBN-9781784504380
young adulthood on the autism spectrum in
this sequel to his best-selling Freaks, Geeks and
Asperger Syndrome. Offering personal insights, “[This book will] help so many young people
he covers everything from bullying and drugs navigate the complexities of adolescence
to finding a job, navigating relationships, and will also benefit parents, carers and
and sex. A must read for all young adults teaching staff.”
with autism.
Dr Christopher Morrell DclinPsy,
2017 | £9.99 | 240pp | pb | Rights sold: Dutch, Polish |
MSc, BSc, AFBPsS, Chartered Clinical Psychologist
ISBN-9781785921964 | eISBN-9781784501396
19Books for Parents, Partners & Allies
The Reflective New The Trans
Workbook for Partner
Partners of Handbook
Transgender A Guide for When Your
People Partner Transitions
Jo Green
Your Transition as Your
Partner Transitions Insights and advice on
D. M. Maynard the transitioning process
for partners of trans men, trans women,
Uniquely addressing the needs of partners and non-binary people.
of transgender people, this self-help With personal reflections from over 15 trans
workbook supports the journey partners partners in healthy and successful relationships,
navigate as their partner transitions or this insightful guide provides practical advice
questions their gender. for those supporting a partner as they transition.
By combining portions of the author’s self-
2017 | £10.99 | 184pp | pb | World rights available |
exploration-as the partner of someone who ISBN-9781785922275 | eISBN-9781784505035
began to transition after 17 years of being
in their relationship- with the experiences
shared by those who attended her workshops, Helping Your
this workbook examines the challenges,
uncertainties, and possible grieving some
Transgender
partners experience throughout the transition Teen, 2nd
process. With space for responding to
reflective questions, resources, and a glossary,
Edition
this workbook offers partners a safe haven to
A Guide for Parents
discover their own wants and needs and will
Irwin Krieger
be of interest to both couples and individual
counselors.
The essential guide for
January 2019 | £17.99 | 320pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785927720 | eISBN-9781784506728
parents of transgender teens to help them
understand and better respond to their
child’s experiences.
Addressing common fears and concerns
“Sensible and straight forward, yet also that parents of transgender teens share, the
sensitive to parents’ own potential struggles book guides them through steps they can
adjusting to their new understanding of take with their child, including advice on
their child. It’s an excellent resource at a hormones and surgery and how to transition
time when such clear and comprehensive socially. It addresses the recent increase in
materials are desperately needed.” teens presenting with non-binary identities,
and reflects major legal, social and medical
Kelly Huegel Madrone, developments regarding transgender issues.
Author of GLBTQ: The Survival Guide for Gay,
2018 | £9.99 | 112pp | pb | World rights available |
Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning Teens
ISBN-9781785928017 | eISBN-9781784508197
20Becoming an The Simple New
Ally to the Guide to
Gender- Understanding
Expansive Shame in
Child Children
A Guide for Parents What It Is, What Helps
and Carers and How to Prevent
Anna Bianchi Further Stress or Trauma
Betsy de Thierry
How to become an ally to gender expansive Illustrated by Emma Reeves
children, based on the author’s experience Foreword by Dr Marc Bush
caring for her grandchild.
Full of helpful information and advice, this
2017 | £13.99 | 248pp | pb | World rights available |
ISBN-9781785920516 | eISBN-9781784503055
is the perfect introduction for any adult
caring for or working with a child who has
experienced shame. It explains what shame is,
“Bianchi gently coaches others to challenge how it affects children and what adults can do
their own gender assumptions, moving not to help them overcome it.
only through acceptance, but towards an
2018 | £8.99 | 112pp | pb | World rights available |
actual social transformation.” ISBN-9781785925054 | eISBN-9781784508951
Rachel Pepper, LMFT,
author of Transitions of the Heart
and The Transgender Child The Simple
Guide to
Lesbian and Sensitive Boys
Gay Foster Care How to Nurture
and Adoption, Children and
Second Edition Avoid Trauma
Betsy de Thierry
Illustrated by Emma Reeves
Stephen Hicks and
Foreword by Jane Evans
Janet McDermott
This book simply shows adults how to
Stories from lesbian, gay understand and care for sensitive boys who
and transgender foster and adoptive parents don’t conform to male stereotypes such as
about the challenges and rewards of parenting ‘boys don’t cry’. Explaining how to improve
children of all ages. Interviews with some of children’s wellbeing by encouraging them to
the first LGBT families to adopt or foster also embrace their individuality, it gives down-to-
gives unique insight into parenting adolescent earth advice on how to help sensitive boys
and adult children with reflections on recent grow up happy and confident.
policy and cultural changes.
2017 | £8.99 | 104pp | pb | Rights sold: Romanian |
2018 | £19.99 | 272pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN-9781785923258 | eISBN-9781784506391
ISBN-9781849055192 | eISBN-9780857009395
21Picture Books for Children
New New
You Be You! Phoenix Goes to School
The Kid’s Guide to Gender, A Story to Support Transgender
Sexuality and Family and Gender Diverse Children
Jonathan Branfman Michelle and Phoenix Finch
Illustrated by Julie Benbassat Illustrated by Sharon Davey
August 2019 | £12.99 | 80pp | hb | 5–10 years | World rights 2018 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 5–8 years | World rights available |
available | ISBN-9781787750104 | eISBN-9781787750111 ISBN-9781784509248 | eISBN-9781784509248
An inclusive educational children’s book An illustrated storybook that empowers
for ages 5–11 to learn about gender identity, and supports trans children to express their
romantic orientation and family diversity. gender identity.
Easily explain gender identity, romantic Phoenix is preparing for her first day of school.
orientation, and family diversity to children. She is excited but scared of being bullied
Charming illustrations help children engage because of her gender identity and expression.
with concepts such as intersectionality, Yet when she arrives at school she finds help
discrimination, privilege and allyship in a and support from teachers and friends, and
comprehensible and respectful manner. finds she is brave enough to talk to other kids
about her gender!
This is an empowering and brightly-
illustrated children’s book for children aged 3+
to help children engage with gender identity in
a fun, uplifting way.
22A House for Vincent
Everyone the Vixen
A Story to Help A Story to Help
Children Learn about Children Learn about
Gender Identity and Gender Identity
Gender Expression Alice Reeves
Jo Hirst Illustrated by Phoebe Kirk
Illustrated by Naomi Bardoff
One fox’s story of understanding their
An illustrated children’s book about gender identity and coming out to friends
gender identity and gender expression to and family.
help children aged 4+ engage with ideas Vincent is a fox who is assigned male at birth,
about gender. but who knows they are actually a girl. With
At lunchtime, all of Tom’s friends gather at the help of family and friends, Vincent begins
school to work together building their house. to understand their gender identity and the
Each one of them has a special job to do, importance of accepting and being authentic
and each one of them has a different way of to who they truly are.
expressing their gender identity.
2018 | £9.99 | 36pp | hb | 4–8 years | World rights available |
Jackson is a boy who likes to wear dresses. ISBN-9781784508265 | eISBN-9781784508265
Ivy is a girl who likes her hair cut really short.
Alex doesn’t feel like ‘just’ a boy, or ‘just’ a girl.
They are all the same, they are all different –
but they are all friends. The Prince
A very simple story that challenges gender
stereotypes and shows 4 to 8 year olds that it is
and the Frog
OK to be yourself.
A Story to Help
2018 | £10.99 | 32pp | hb | 4–8 years | World rights available Children Learn
| ISBN-9781785924484 | eISBN-9781784508234 about Same-Sex
Relationships
Olly Pike
In this era of gender revolution, A House
for Everyone reminds us that gender isn’t
two boxes but a rainbow with room for Rewriting of a classic fairytale that helps
children of every gender. Jo Hirst’s brilliant children aged 3–7 to understand about
book teaches all our children about gender same-sex relationships.
identity and gender expressions while One day, Oskar and his sister Caroline meet a
celebrating gender acceptance--let’s bring it prince who was turned into a frog by an evil
to every classroom and household.” wizard. Only true love’s kiss can break the
spell – both Caroline and Oskar want to help,
Diane Ehrensaft, Ph.D. but which of them will be the frog prince’s
Author of The Gender Creative Child and Gender true love?
Born, Gender Made, Director of Mental Health
2018 | £10.99 | 48pp | hb | 3–7 years | World rights available
of the Child and Adolescent Gender Center‘
| ISBN-9781785923821 | eISBN-9781784507312
23Are You a All You Need
Boy or Are Is Love
You a Girl? Celebrating Families of
All Shapes and Sizes
Sarah Savage
Shanni Collins
and Fox Fisher
Illustrated by Fox Fisher
Engaging and illustrated
An illustrated storybook to help children rhyming book for
aged 3+ talk about gender and identity children that celebrates
creatively. the diversity of individuals and families.
Tiny prefers not to tell other children whether Through colourful images and rhyming
they are a boy or girl. Tiny also loves to stories, the author depicts a range of families
play fancy dress, sometimes as a fairy and and lifestyles all grounded in love and
sometimes as a knight in shining armour. acceptance. With light-hearted humour and
Tiny’s family don’t seem to mind but when positive discussion around diversity, this
they start a new school some of their new book promotes a healthy understanding
classmates struggle to understand. of differences.
2017 | £10.99 | 32pp | hb | 3–7 years | World rights available | 2017 | £10.99 | 40pp | hb | 3–8 years | World rights available
ISBN-9781785922671 | eISBN-9781784505561 | ISBN-9781785922510 | eISBN-9781784505349
Who Are
You?
The Kid’s Guide to
Gender Identity
Brook Pessin-Whedbee
Illustrated by Naomi Bardoff
A straightforward introduction to gender
for children (5+).
This book introduces children to gender as a
spectrum and shows how people can bend
and break the gender binary and stereotypes.
It includes an interactive wheel, clearly
showing the difference between our body,
expression and identity, and is an effective
tool to help children 5+ understand and
celebrate diversity.
2016 | £12.99 | 40pp | hb | 5–8 years | World rights
available | ISBN-9781785927287 | eISBN-9781784505806
24Books About Mental Health & Anxiety
The Mental New Teen Mental New
Health and Health in an
Wellbeing Online World
Workout Supporting Young
for Teens People around their
Use of Social Media,
Skills and Exercises Apps, Gaming, Texting
from ACT and CBT for and the Rest
Healthy Thinking Victoria Betton and
Paula Nagel James Woollard
Illustrated by Gary Bainbridge
This essential book shows practitioners how
An accessible, engaging how-to guide they can engage with teens’ online lives to
for building a personalised mental health support their mental health. It looks at the
‘workout’. Includes tried and tested therapeutic positive effects online spaces have on mental
techniques, simple strategies and healthy health, as well as the risks such as bullying,
thinking habits teenagers can use to boost sexting, and addiction. It also provides a
their mental health fitness and emotional framework to help teens develop resilience in
well-being. respect of their internet use.
March 2019 | £12.99 | 152pp | pb | 12–18 years | World rights 2018 | £16.99 | 296pp | pb | World rights available |
available | ISBN-9781785923944 | eISBN-9781784507534 ISBN-9781785924682 | eISBN-9781784508524
Appearance New My Anxiety New
Anxiety Handbook
A Guide to Understanding Getting Back on Track
Body Dysmorphic Sue Knowles, Bridie
Disorder for Young People, Gallagher and
Families and Professionals Phoebe McEwen
National and Specialist OCD, Illustrated by Emmeline Pidgen
BDD and Related Disorders
Service, Maudsley Hospital
An accessible, easy to
use anxiety survival guide for young people
Provides insight in to the causes, impact and aged 12–18. Co-authored by psychologists and
treatments available for body dysmorphic a young person with anxiety, it looks at the
disorder (BDD) for teens and young people. causes of anxiety and offers tested methods
This guide increases awareness of BDD and and simple exercises to reduce the reader’s
the personal stories included from teens offer anxious feelings. Includes chapters on sleep,
support for readers with the disorder. exams and transitions.
March 2019 | £9.99 | 96pp | pb | World rights available | 2018 | £12.99 | 192pp | pb | 12–18 years | Rights sold: Spanish |
ISBN-9781785924569 | eISBN-9781784508326 ISBN-9781785924408 | eISBN-9781784508135
25Starving the New No Weigh!
Depression A Teen’s Guide
Gremlin to Positive Body
Image, Food, and
A Cognitive Behavioural Emotional Wisdom
Therapy Workbook on Signe Darpinian,
Managing Depression Wendy Sterling and
for Young People Shelley Aggarwal
Kate Collins-Donnelly Foreword by Connie Sobczak
The depression gremlin loves it when you feel This excellent workbook for teens aged 13–16
down. As he feeds on your depression he gets promotes positive body image and a healthy
bigger, and as he gets bigger your mood gets relationship to food, and gives sensible, no-
lower. Part of an award-winning series, this nonsense advice on how prevent disordered
workbook is full of simple exercises that will eating of all kinds. It breaks down myths
help young people aged 10+ to understand about diets and is full of tools and strategies to
depression, mange periods of low mood, and support connected eating, body positivity and
starve their depression gremlin. balanced exercise.
June 2019 | £12.99 | 176pp | pb | 10–16 years | World rights 2018 | £13.99 | 192pp | pb | 13–16 years | World rights
available | ISBN-9781849056939 | eISBN-9781784502058 available | ISBN-9781785928253 | eISBN-9781784509460
Starving Motherhood
the Anxiety Missed
Gremlin Stories from Women
Who Are Childless
A Cognitive Behavioural
by Circumstance
Therapy Workbook on
Lois Tonkin
Anxiety Management
Foreword by Jody Day
for Young People
Kate Collins-Donnelly
Children’s Choice Winner at the School Library Many women expect to
Association’s Information Book Awards 2014 become mothers but are childless through
social rather than biological reasons - perhaps
they haven’t met the right person or they
This engaging workbook helps young people prioritised career or education earlier in life.
aged 10+ understand and manage anxiety. Featuring international interviews by grief
Based on cognitive behavioural therapy counsellor and researcher Lois Tonkin, this
principles, the activities will help young people collection of first-person stories provides
understand why they get anxious and how to insight into the under-discussed situation of
use simple, practical techniques to manage being childless by circumstance.
and control their anxiety. Suitable to work
2018 | £12.99 | 224pp | Pb | World Rights Available |
through alone or with a parent or practitioner. ISBN-9781785923371 | eISBN-9781784506599
2013 | £12.99 | 168pp | pb | Rights sold: Dutch, German |
ISBN-9781849053419 | eISBN-9780857006738
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