Children's Catalogue 2020 by Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Books to help all children thrive

CHILDRENâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S BOOKS 2020

CONTENTS

KEY new

AUTISM

BESTSELLER

Empowerment 1 For Under 10s

NEW BOOK

AWARD WINNING

READING WELL

Bullying 4 PDA 5 Books for Siblings

Big Feelings

Understanding Illness

Understanding Bereavement

Growing Up

For Teens

Dyslexia 11 SPLDs 12 Tourettes 14 Can I Tell You About… Series

Big Feelings

JKP CHILDREN’S Welcome to our latest Children’s Books Catalogue. Here you will find JKP’s collection of new and bestselling titles that children and teens can read by themselves (or with a grown up). At JKP we are committed to publishing children’s books that are fun, original, and relatable, and that empower children and young people to cope with the challenges they face. From bestselling titles on managing anxiety for kids and teens, to kids’ guides about selfregulation, and picture books on gender, we aim to give a voice to groups who don’t often get heard and believe that establishing positive narratives about difference from an early age can help shape confident, fulfilling lives.

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Autism

The Spectrum Girl’s Survival Guide EMPOWERMENT new

THE SPECTRUM GIRL’S SURVIVAL GUIDE

How to Grow Up Awesome and Autistic Siena Castellon Foreword by Temple Grandin

Mar 2020 | £12.99 | 256pp | pb | 12–18 years | World rights available ISBN-9781787751835 | eISBN-9781787751842

This essential go-to guide gives you all the advice and tools you’ll need to help you flourish and achieve what you want in life. From the answers to everyday questions such as ‘Am I using appropriate body language?’ and ‘Did I say the wrong thing?’, through to discussing the importance of understanding your emotions, looking after your physical and mental health and coping with anxiety and sensory overloads. Gen

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You may find that some people like to divide autistic individuals into two categories: high-functioning and low-functioning. The two categories allow neurotypicals to separate us into autistic individuals who appear to be normal and autistic individuals who are very obviously severely autistic and require round-the-clock care. I really dislike it when people do this. When neurotypicals learn that I’m autistic, a typical response is that I must be really high-functioning. I’m complimented for appearing “normal.” It’s as if they’re saying that I’m only a little bit autistic. This underhanded compliment implies that I’m lucky because I can pass off as neurotypical. It also implies that since I’m less visibly autistic, I must have a mild, diluted form of autism that is imperceptible and therefore can only have a minimal effect on my life. There is no easy form of autism. Being autistic in a de al Gui Surviv neurotypical world Girl’s is hard. Being an autistic teen girl is trum Spec even Trying to make sense of all the senseless The harder. social mind games that teens play is hard. Trying to figure out what to say and what not to say, what to wear and what not to wear, and what to like and what not to like, so that you don’t end up being ostracized and bullied by your classmates, is hard. Being in constant discomfort or pain caused by sensory processing issues and enduring it in silence is hard. Dealing with crippling social anxiety is hard. Constantly pretending to be someone you’re not, in order to try to fit in, is hard. Just because many of our challenges are invisible and we use all our willpower to maintain our composure doesn’t mean that we have a lesser form of autism. Autism is autism; you are either autistic or you’re not. 32 33

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I AM AN ASPIE GIRL

DIFFERENT LIKE ME

A book for young girls with autism spectrum conditions Danuta Bulhak-Paterson

My Book of Autism Heroes Jennifer Elder

2015 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 5–11 years |

sold: Japanese, Turkish | ISBN-9781843108153 |

Rights sold: Spanish | ISBN-9781849056342 |

eISBN-9781846424663

eISBN-9781784501105

In this fully-illustrated, colour storybook, Lizzie, an ‘Aspie Girl’, talks about all the things she and other girls with Asperger Syndrome sometimes find difficult.

2005 | £11.99 | 48pp | hb | 8–12 years | Rights

Eight-year-old Quinn, a young boy with AS, tells young readers about the achievements and characteristics of his autism heroes.

Autism

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Oct 2020 | £10.99 | 72pp | hb | 3+

2008 | £9.99 | 72pp | hb | 7+ years | World

years | World rights available | ISBN-

rights available | ISBN-9781843106517 |

9781787754713 | eISBN-9781787754720

eISBN-9781846428401

playful look at Autism, drawing A inspiration from the feline world in a way that will strike a chord with all those who are on the spectrum.

ALL BIRDS HAVE ANXIETY

Combining humour with understanding to reflect the difficulties and joys of raising a child with ADHD and celebrates what it means to be considered `different’.

INSIDE ASPERGER’S LOOKING OUT

Kathy Hoopmann

2017 | £9.99 | 72pp | hb | 6+ years | Rights

2012 | £9.99 | 72pp | hb | 7+ years | Rights sold:

sold: Chinese (simplified), Dutch | ISBN-

Dutch, German, Greek | ISBN-9781849053341 |

9781785921827 | eISBN-9781784504540

eISBN-9780857006707

A bird’s-eye-view introduction to living with anxiety disorder and how to begin to change it.

xplains and celebrates difference, E showing neurotypicals how Aspies experience the world.

BLUE BOTTLE MYSTERY

OF MICE AND ALIENS

An Asperger Adventure Kathy Hoopmann

2000 | £8.99 | 96pp | pb | 8–12 years | World

2001 | £8.99 | 112pp | pb | 8–12 years | Rights sold:

rights available | ISBN-9781853029783 |

Arabic, Korean, Swedish, Thai | ISBN-9781843100072

eISBN-9781846421693

| eISBN-9780857001795

When Ben and Andy find an old bottle in the school yard, they little realize the surprises about to be unleashed.

Ben is learning to cope with his newly diagnosed AS, but then things get complicated.

FOR UNDER 10s LIAM GOES POO IN THE TOILET A Story about Trouble with Toilet Training Jane Whelen Banks 2008 | £6.99 | 32pp | hb | 2–7 years | World

MY AUTISM BOOK A Child’s Guide to their Autism Spectrum Diagnosis Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi

rights available | ISBN-9781843109006 |

2 013 | £9.99 | 48pp | hb | 5–9 years | Rights

eISBN-9781846428746

sold: Indonesian | ISBN-9781849054386 |

A simple picture book about learning to go poo in the toilet!

Being a good sport makes you a real champ!

eISBN-9780857008688

Beautifully illustrated picture book to help parents to explain an autism diagnosis to their child in a sensitive, positive and accurate way.

Autism

FOR UNDER 10s

THE ICE-CREAM SUNDAE GUIDE TO AUTISM

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An Interactive Kids’ Book for Understanding Autism Debby Elley and Tori Houghton Illustrated by J.C. Perry

Jun 2020 | £12.99 | 64pp | hb | 7–11 years | World rights available ISBN-9781787753808 | eISBN-978178753815

This is a book for children aged 7–11 that explains the different ways autistic brains work. The book uses ice cream flavours to represent various aspects of autism such as difficulties with language, social interaction and rigidity of thinking. It includes illustrations and workbook activities to help children cement their understanding of autism.

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OUR BRAINS ARE LIKE COMPUTERS!

Illustrated by Luisa Montaini-Klovdahl

Exploring Social Skills and Social Cause and Effect with Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul

2008 | £6.99 | 80pp | pb | 5–12 years | Rights

2 016 | £14.99 | 80pp | hb | 5–13 years |

sold: Italian, Turkish | ISBN-9781843108917 |

Rights sold: Chinese (simplified) | ISBN-

eISBN-9781846428265

9781849057165 | eISBN-9781784502089

This book looks at a set of everyday challenges for children at home, with their friends, and at school. The author empathizes with children’s wish to do things their way, explains clearly why their way does not work, and provides a list of practical suggestions for how to cope with these challenges and avoid feelings of frustration.

AN EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN’S GUIDE TO TOUCH Teaching Social and Physical Boundaries to Kids Hunter Manasco Illustrated by Katharine Manasco

In what ways do people think about other people? Just like computers save and share files, people save and share their memories of one another. This highly visual picture book uses computer metaphors to explain to children on the autism spectrum how their actions and words can affect other people.

THE GREEN ZONE CONVERSATION BOOK Finding Common Ground in Conversation for Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul

Tu r n t o Pa g 1 0 fo r M o r e e in t h e Se ri e s

2 014 | £14.99 | 104pp | hb | 7+ years | Rights

2012 | £12.99 | 72pp | hb | 3–11 years | Rights

sold: Chinese (simplified), French | ISBN-

sold: Chinese (simplified), Turkish | ISBN-

9781849057592 | eISBN-9780857009463

9781849058711 | eISBN-9780857006592

This friendly picture book explains in simple terms how to tell the difference between acceptable and inappropriate touch, thereby helping the child with special needs stay safe.

How to identify common interests in conversation, and how to go on to talk about them successfully. The photocopiable worksheets and activities encourage children to engage with this visual model and reinforce the method.

Autism FOR UNDER 10s HE’S NOT NAUGHTY!

MY SOCIAL STORIES BOOK

A Children’s Guide to Autism Deborah Brownson

Edited by Carol Gray and Abbie Leigh White

Illustrated by Ben Mason

Illustrated by Sean McAndrew

2019 | £9.99 | 80pp | pb | 6+ years | World

2001 | £12.99 | 144pp | pb | 2–6 years | Rights

rights available | ISBN-9781785928727 |

sold: Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Dutch,

eISBN-9781785928734

Greek, Japanese, Polish | ISBN-9781853029509 |

Fed up of everyone not understanding her friend Jake, Taryn candidly explains her understanding of autism, and why Jake’s behaviour isn’t naughty! This book is quick and fun way for children aged 6 plus to learn about autism and the vibrant illustrations provide a unique visual representation of what it’s like to be autistic.

eISBN-9780857001665

Over 150 Stories to help take children with ASD though basic activities.

M IS FOR AUTISM

“A beautifully written book that’s changing perceptions of autism all over the world.”

The Students of Limpsfield Grange School and Vicky Martin Foreword by Robert Pritchett

-Alistair Burt, Former Minister of State for Foreign Office and MP for North-East Bedfordshire

2015 | £8.99 | 96pp | pb | 9 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781849056847 | eISBN-9781784501983

Written by the students of Limpsfield Grange School for girls with autism, M is for Autism is a truly authentic coming-of-age novel that shows what it’s really like to grow up feeling a bit different. Why is being normal so easy for everyone else? Will finally getting a label help M to make sense of it all? What does normal even mean anyway? 14

AUTISM, BULLYING AND ME

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The Really Useful Stuff You Need to Know About Coping Brilliantly with Bullying Emily Lovegrove

How t o C op e w h e n Yo u’r e Be i n g Bu l lied

May 2020 | £12.99 | 128pp | pb | 10–18+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787752139 | eISBN-9781787752146

This accessible guide for autistic children and teens is full of advice for coping successfully with bullying. It helps the reader understand what bullying is and debunks myths such as ‘bullying makes you stronger’. It also lays out self-empowering strategies and practical tips on how to deal with situations where they are being bullied.

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Autism PDA ME AND MY PDA

SUPER SHAMLAL A Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance for Young People Glòria Durà-Vilà and Tamar Levi

Living and Learning with Pathological Demand Avoidance K. I. Al-Ghani

Illustrated by Tamar Levi

Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani

2018 | £14.99 | 144pp | hb | 10+ years | World

2 019 | £13.99 | 72pp | hb | 7–11 years | World

rights available | ISBN-9781785924651 |

rights available | ISBN-9781787750562 |

eISBN-9781784508494

eISBN-9781787750555

This beautifully illustrated guide helps young people with Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) to understand their diagnosis, develop self-awareness and implement their own personalised problem-solving strategies. Written in consultation with young people with PDA and their families, this book recognises the importance of handing control back to the young person, and that there is no one-size-fits-all PDA profile. Readers are encouraged to engage throughout with interactive writing, doodling and checklist exercises to explore their own particular characteristics, strengths and challenges. Me and My PDA is sensitively tailored to the needs and experiences of young people (aged 10+) with PDA. The guide is designed to grow with the reader, and can be used for many years as the young person develops and changes – making it invaluable to PDA-diagnosed individuals and their families.

This illustrated storybook explains Pathological Demand Avoidance Syndrome (PDA) through Shamlal the Camel, and her avoidance of even the simplest task. It allows children with PDA to recognise and support their additional needs. A helpful introduction for parents/carers and appendices with strategies to be used at home and in school are included.

“I think that one of the best ways to help your PDA child is to support them to gain insight in a nonjudgmental and open way. Helping them communicate this to you helps them feel understood and then empowers you as their advocate. It also helps you as the parent see all those truly wonderful positives about your PDA child. This book provides a wonderful framework for doing that.” – Cassandra Davies, parent of a young person with PDA and member of

Tu r n O v e r f M ore B ook or s in t h e Se ri e s

PDA Action Group Somerset

BOOKS FOR SIBLINGS AUTISM IN MY FAMILY A Journal for Siblings of Children with ASD Sandra Tucker Foreword by Catherine Faherty 2017 | £12.99 | 136pp | pb | 8–12 years | World rights available ISBN-9781785927072 | eISBN-9781784502645

Interactive workbook for siblings of children with autism to encourage understanding and foster healthy sibling relationships The relationship between siblings can be tough, and the sibling dynamic can be further challenged when one child has autism. This interactive workbook is designed for siblings of children with autism. Introducing the experience of autism in simple language, children are encouraged to complete activities that identify differences and strengthen relationships. This book is focussed on understanding and supporting a sibling while developing individual emotions and identity. The pages are designed to be drawn on and personalized by the child. Ideal for young children aged 8–12 who have a sibling with autism, the activities can be completed with a parent’s guidance or on their own. Full of resources, strategies, and exercises, this workbook can support professionals working with children and facilitate healthy sibling relationships. An interactive workbook full of dynamic activities for children with siblings on the autism spectrum. Through individualized exercises in understanding and empathy, this book will serve to empower the child and strengthen their sibling relationship.

Autism BIG FEELINGS

HAVING FUN WITH FEELINGS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM

new

Understanding Illness… I HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CANCER

A CBT Activity Book for Kids Age 4–8 Michelle Garnett, Tony Attwood, Louise Ford, Stefanie Runham and Julia Cook

Clear Answers for All Kids, including Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder or other Special Needs Arlen Grad Gaines and Meredith Englander Polsky

May 2020 | £9.99 | 96pp | pb | 4– 8 years | World rights available |

rights available | ISBN-9781785926945 |

ISBN-9781787753273 | eISBN-9781787753280

eISBN-9781785928420

This activity book is designed to be used by children on the autism spectrum aged 4–8. The workbook introduces them to 6 ‘feelings’ characters who help them to recognise and express different emotions to reduce anxiety.

This illustrated storybook explains jealousy and will encourage children to talk about their feelings and learn how to subdue their own Green-Eyed Goblin for good.

How to help Smartosaurus banish Panicosaurus when he appears at times of stress by using calming techniques.

THE RED BEAST

2019 | £9.99 | 48pp | hb | 5–11 years | World

Considering the questions a child might have if a loved one has cancer, it gently offers answers to them using straightforward text and clear illustrations.

Death is a difficult topic for any parent or educator to explain to a child, perhaps even more so when the child has ASD. “What does it mean when someone dies?” “Why did someone I love have to die?”

Explaining hyperactivity through the story of Winston Wallaby.

THE DISAPPOINTMENT DRAGON Controlling Anger in Children with Asperger’s Syndrome K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2008 | £12.99 | 48pp | hb | 5–9 years | Rights sold: Chinese (simplified), Czech, German |

Learning to cope with disappointment (for all children and dragon tamers, including those with Asperger syndrome) K.I. Al-Ghani Illustrated by Haitham Al-Ghani 2013 | £12.99 | 64pp | hb | 6–13 years | World rights available | ISBN-

ISBN-9781843109433 | eISBN-9781846428487

9781849054324 | eISBN-9780857007803

Learning to recognise and tame the red beast!

Dealing with disappointment through endearing characters.

Autism GROWING UP WHAT’S HAPPENING TO TOM?

THE GROWING UP BOOK FOR BOYS

A book about puberty for boys and young men with autism and related conditions Kate E. Reynolds

What Boys on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! Davida Hartman

Illustrated by Jonathon Powell

Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs

2014 | £8.99 | 36pp | hb | 10–17 years | Rights

2015 | £10.99 | 72pp | hb | 9–14 years | World

sold: French, German, Hungarian (non-exclusive)

rights available | ISBN-9781849055758 |

| ISBN-9781849055239 | eISBN-9780857009340

eISBN-9781784500399

Growth spurts, hairy bits, friendships and accepting yourself for who you are – a guide for boys with autism explaining what growing up is all about!

THE GROWING UP GUIDE FOR GIRLS What Girls on the Autism Spectrum Need to Know! Davida Hartman Illustrated by Margaret Anne Suggs 2015 | £10.99 | 72pp | hb | 9–14 years | World

THINGS TOM LIKES A book about sexuality and masturbation for boys and young men with autism and related conditions Kate E. Reynolds

rights available | ISBN-9781849055741 | eISBN-9781784500382

Boobs, bras, friendships and loving your beautiful self – a guide for girls with autism explaining what growing up is all about!

PERSONAL HYGIENE? WHAT’S THAT GOT TO DO WITH ME? Pat Crissey 2004 | £12.99 | 96pp | pb | Rights sold: Spanish | ISBN-9781843107965 | eISBN-9781846421143

Pictures, quizzes and information to help children understand the importance of personal hygiene.

THE ASPERGER CHILDREN’S TOOLKIT Francis Musgrave 2012 | £14.99 | 72pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN-9781849052931 | eISBN-9780857006165

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THE AUTISM-FRIENDLY GUIDE TO PERIODS

Robyn Steward

B o o k fo r Fe Te e n s w i t h m a l e Au t i sm

2019 | £12.99 | 96pp | hb | 10+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785923241 | eISBN-9781784506377

Changes during puberty, such as the onset of periods, are challenging for girls on the autism spectrum. Written from experience by an autistic woman, this straightforward guide to periods helps the reader to prepare in great detail, from hygiene to pain medication and sensory experiences to mood swings.

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NEW BOOK in the series…

Books from Joel Sh aul… THE ASD & ME PICTURE BOOK

YOUR INTERESTS, MY INTERESTS

THE ASD FEEL BETTER BOOK

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A Visual Guide to Understanding Challenges and Strengths for Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul

A Visual Guide to Playing and Hanging Out for Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul

A Visual Guide to Help Brain and Body for Children on the Autism Spectrum Joel Shaul

Feb 2020 | £15.99 | 112pp | hb | 7–14 years |

2017 | £15.99 | 88pp | hb | 7–14 years |

2017 | £14.99 | 96pp | hb | 7–14 years | World

World rights available | ISBN-9781785926501 |

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Children on the autism spectrum can find playing with other children difficult. This colourful and fun visual guide, full of examples and activities, shows how they can find common interests with their friends, peers and family, so that they can have more fun playing and hanging out together.

An illustrated guide to self-help skills and strategies for children aged 7–14 on the autism spectrum.

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A visual guide to help children on the autism spectrum recognize their strengths and overcome challenges.

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THE AWESOME AUTISTIC GO-TO GUIDE

A Practical Handbook for Autistic Teens and Tweens Yenn Purkis and Tanya Masterman Foreword by Emma Goodall

Apr 2020 | £12.99 | 112pp | pb | 10–14 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787753167 | eISBN-9781787753174

How to be A we a n d Au t i s some ti c!

This is a guide for young people aged 10–14 on the autism spectrum. It encourages teens and tweens to identify their strengths, suggests how they can develop their identity, and celebrates neurodiversity. It also has tips for managing tricky situations such as anxiety and meltdowns, as well as fun activities and interactive sections. SoME WAYS To MAKE LIFE EASIEr TH E AW ESO

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As you grow older, you will find it easier to know how many triggers or stressful things you can manage before you need some ‘me time’. For example, if you have been invited to a party on a Saturday that you want to go to, you might need to have a quiet night on Friday and a relaxing day doing things you like on Sunday. It’s a bit like money. Having ‘me time’ is like putting money in the bank. Doing something difficult is like spending money. Spending money is fine if you have the money in the bank first.

It’s important to have some ‘me time’

THE ASPERGER TEEN’S TOOLKIT Francis Musgrave Foreword by Dr Christopher Morrell 2017 | £12.99 | 136pp | pb | 13–18 years |

KNOW YOUR SPECTRUM! An Autism Creative Writing Workbook for Teens Finn Monahan

World rights available | ISBN-9781785921612 |

2019 | £18.99 | 288pp | pb | 12–1 8+ years

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World rights available | ISBN-9781785924354

Tried-and-trusted ideas to help teens with Asperger’s tackle difficulties and thrive.

From the authors of M is for Autism, this YA novel follows M after her autism diagnosis. Faced with an exciting crush, a pushy friend and an unhelpful Headteacher, how long until the beast of anxiety pounces again?

This workbook uses creative writing activities and examples to encourage teenagers with autism to draw their own personal conclusions about what autism means for them. It focuses on the range of strengths and challenges they have as individuals.

Featuring 72 witty drawings illustrating how people on the autism spectrum interpret figurative language. It will give confidence to those on the spectrum to recognise figures of speech, feel less alienated and even use idioms themselves.

Autism FOR TEENS FREAKS, GEEKS AND ASPERGER SYNDROME

THE ASPERKID’S (SECRET) BOOK OF SOCIAL RULES

A User Guide to Adolescence Luke Jackson

The Handbook of Not-So-Obvious Social Guidelines for Tweens and Teens with Asperger Syndrome Jennifer Cook O’Toole

2002 | £13.99 | 216pp | pb | Rights sold: Dutch, French, German, Icelandic, Japanese, Korean,

Illustrated by Brian Bojanowski

Polish, Spanish, Swedish | ISBN-9781843100980 | eISBN-9781846423567

2012 | £13.99 | 280pp | pb | 10–17 years | Rights sold: Chinese (complex), Chinese (simplified),

The award-winning user guide to adolescence on the Autism spectrum.

Czech, Danish, Polish | ISBN-9781849059152 | eISBN-9780857006851

The Asperkid’s (Secret) Book of Social Rules offers witty insights into baffling social codes such as making and keeping friends, and common conversation pitfalls. Ideal for all 10–17 year olds with Asperger syndrome, this book provides inside information on over thirty social rules helping Asperkids to navigate the mysterious world around them.

SEX, DRUGS AND ASPERGER’S SYNDROME (ASD) A User Guide to Adulthood Luke Jackson Foreword by Tony Attwood 2016 | £16.99 | 208pp | hb | Rights sold: Dutch, Polish | ISBN-9781849056458 | eISBN-9781784501396

Luke Jackson serves up a sparkling guide to young adulthood on the autism spectrum in this sequel to his best-selling Freaks, Geeks and Asperger Syndrome. Offering personal insights, he covers everything from bullying and drugs to finding a job, navigating relationships, and sex. A must read for all young adults with autism.

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A Workbook for Entering Further Education Kate Ripley and Dr Rebecca Murphy Mar 2020 | £14.99 | 160pp | pb | 13 years |

World rights available | ISBN-9781787753297 | eISBN-9781787753303

This workbook focusses on the practicalities of life for autistic teens going into further education. It looks at your entire college journey and includes sections on sensory issues, relationships, how to manage your time and dealing with exam anxiety. It includes interactive elements which encourage good decision-making and strategy-building.

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Dyslexia

EMPOWERMENT “ W h a t ’s w new t h i s book t on d e r fu l a bou t h a t i t sh from a ra n g e of pe rso ows d ysl e xi a n A n i n s p i r i a l p e r s p e c t i v e s .. . n g r e a d !” — Kenny Wheele

THE BIGGER PICTURE BOOK OF AMAZING DYSLEXICS AND THE JOBS THEY DO

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Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth and Kate Power Foreword by Paul Smith

May 2020 | £15.99 | 200pp | pb | 12+ years | Right Sold: Turkey | ISBN-9781785925849 | eISBN-978178592856

A beautifully designed book (packed with photos) full of wise words and encouragement from successful dyslexics working in comedy, architecture, law, fashion and many other amazing (and achievable!) careers. Honest about the challenges of dyslexia (like problems or embarrassment at school), while showing how its strengths can be used to your advantage (for example how visualising and big picture thinking can make you shine at work), this is a book of colourful conversations with creative, motivated and successful people who are brilliant at what they do, and who achieve incredible things because of their dyslexia. There is also a section from people working to support people with dyslexia, who have researched the subject or work directly helping dyslexics on a day to day basis, who they share their top tips and advice gleaned from their years of experience. Read on to gain encouragement and inspiration in your own careers!

From the authors of…

I use my iPad instead of handwriting. It looks stronger and I can print it out easily.

Kate Power & Kathy Iwanczak Forsyth Foreword by Richard Rogers

ACTOR, C OM E D I AN, W R I TE R & P OL I TI CAL ACTI VI S T

THE ILLUSTRATED GUIDE TO DYSLEXIA AND ITS AMAZING PEOPLE

EDDIE IZZARD I LEARNT TO BORROW CONFIDENCE FROM MY FUTURE SELF

The word dyslexic was invented to p*** off kids who are dyslexic. It should be called something easier to spell like ‘bink’. I think the phonetic spelling that we often do as dyslexics is better. It’s more logical to spell cat with a ‘K’. The English language has more letters than we need. We don’t need the letter ‘C’ because it keeps pretending to be an ‘S’ or a ‘K’.

‘I spy’ is such a brilliant game for me as a dyslexic. If you spell the word ‘ceiling’ with an ‘S’, the game goes on for hours! I’m a very slow reader and I find it difficult to read large, complicated words. I just say them in my head very slowly. When I write things down it goes all scrappy. I write the letters sometimes bigger, sometimes smaller. They go off the horizontal line. I wish I had better writing. My mother, my father and my brother all have beautiful handwriting. When creating my stand up, I verbally sculpt the material show by show, rather than writing words down and then performing them. I work very hard to sculpt each show. I build the material up and up and then pare it back. It is very intense on stage. Coming out as transgender was a great gift to myself as it was so hard to do it. It was different to dealing with being dyslexic. I have learned to be entrepreneurial with my confidence. Some people make money in one area then put it into another. I do that with my confidence. I built it up by coming out and then put it into performing in other languages. I think dyslexic people are more creative. Some of the confidence I’ve got I developed by pushing against being dyslexic and by saying ‘I am going to do whatever I want on stage, make up words and have poetic licence.’ I am proud of my I LONGEDand TOideas BE AN ACTRESS; WASaMY PIPE DREAM ability to put weird juxtapositions together. It seemsITI have large mental memory map. I can move about in my mind and come up with interesting verbal collisions.

LAUREN MCCROSTIE

2017 | £13.99 | 96pp | hb | 7–15 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785923302 |

Foreword by Mollie King 2016 | £12.99 | 256pp | pb | 8+ years | World

I think the main hurdle when you discover you’re dyslexic is that you can be made to feel you have a defect which stops you from doing what you want. It can limit you as much as you want it to. Yes, it can pose difficulties, but there are always other ways of navigating it, and everyone’s different. It’s a bit scary at first and there’s a bit of trial and error to see what works. I think school is the biggest struggle because more often than not, the ‘dyslexic learner’ is not considered when creating lessons. Going to university for me would be like trying to force a square into a circle.

Line learning isn’t difficult when it makes sense for the character. Every actor has a different trick to get them ‘into a role’ but something that we all share is getting ‘off book’ first. The lines are then habitual and you can then focus on the acting, scenes play out more fluidly as you’re not constantly referring back to the script.

I change the lines from words into something else in my head, like a picture, song or smell. For me, the challenge is to make sure I’m displaying all the right information in the script through my performance. Every inch of a script’s page is filled with scene details; it’s all written down for a reason. In my mind I can see how I want to play the character, how she would be, and I mimic that. I used a lot of techniques to help get into the role of Olive. I chose a particular perfume and created a little book of her life I built behind her, I’d put so much work into her character. I really relish and enjoy that process of a project. It’s how I think, I want to rinse out every last piece of information.

P H OTO : K R I S T I N V I C A R I

23 High Achievers Share Their Stories Margaret Rooke

At school it was pointed out when I put my hand up to answer the teacher’s question, I had used the word ‘like’ 17 times! I was comparing things and buying time to find the right word. I felt really stupid. I now really try to avoid saying ‘like’, my speech is quite slow and considered. I also explain situations by comparisons using scenes, images and feelings that I am familiar with.

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CREATIVE, SUCCESSFUL, DYSLEXIC

understand something often say ‘Sorry, I’m dyslexic’. I loved being directed by Tim, he articulated

I do think being dyslexic makes motives me more creative. I liveand byclips the how to deliver my character’s and intentions using images from scenes to explain his ideas. I found‘Don’t it really digestible. illustrated his scenes; judge the drawings Nelson Mandela quote judge He me by success, mewere so beautiful, he is so multi-talented. by the number of times I failed and got back up again.’ Gobsmacked! I find it difficult to describe things in words.

P H OTO : H A M I S H B R O W N

An engaging visual explanation of dyslexia, what it means, and how to embrace it. Vibrant images and simple text depict what dyslexia is, along with helpful tools for learning and examples of skills and professions best-suited for people with dyslexia. Includes tips for success, games and learning resources.

My fairytale became reality when I had the incredible experience of working with him on

Peregrine’s Home Peculiar Children’ . I thought played the character Olive Abroholos Elephanta. Like a snowboarder, I‘Miss try and go off-piste into for areas that no one has of before. Like doing three shows in three languages in three hours in Caen, Normandy to commemorate D-Day. When remember thinking when histohouse ‘MyI’dlife is now I was very young I wasI determined with the things I wanted to do.I Ifleft I wanted do something push and push and push. I realised I might be dyslexic after a fan said ‘You talk about things in a complete!’ dyslexic way.’ I would have liked to have known earlier but I have managed to cope by coming up with different ways ofBeing doing diagnosed things andwas building upon them. a huge relief for me so I’m not embarrassed to talk about it, and when I don’t

P H OTO : H A M I S H B R O W N

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Imagine you had a dream: thatas onewell day youas would work with the film director Tim Burton. I think dyslexics think sideways vertically.

Mind maps are my favourite way of retaining information, it’s the enjoyable, creative process of making them.

DYSLEXIA IS MY SUPERPOWER (MOST OF THE TIME) Margaret Rooke Foreword by Catherine Drennan and Loyle Carner

rights available | ISBN-9781785920608 |

2017 | £12.99 | 240pp | pb | 8+ years | World

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Life with dyslexia can be challenging, but it can also fuel your creativity and drive. Filled with first-person stories contributed by well-known people, from Eddie Izzard to Darcey Bussell CBE, this inspiring book proves that dyslexia doesn’t have to be a barrier to success.

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Containing over 100 in-depth interviews with school children and young adults living with dyslexia, this collection depicts the significance of confidence and self-esteem in propelling children with dyslexia to achieve personal success.

For young people aged 14+ with dyslexia, this book answers common questions and concerns about moving from school to college, university or the workplace.

This positive and relatable diary of a dyslexic teen covers school life, bullying, tests and homework, with warmth, humour and insight. Based on the authors’ real-life experiences, it shows kids and young teens with dyslexia that they are far from alone in their experiences.

THE SELF-HELP GUIDE FOR TEENS WITH DYSLEXIA Useful Stuff You May Not Learn at School Alais Winton

THE DYSLEXIA, ADHD, AND DCD-FRIENDLY STUDY SKILLS GUIDE Tips and Strategies for Exam Success Ann-Marie McNicholas

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Jan 2020 | £14.99 | 144pp | pb | 10+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787751774 | eISBN-9781787751781

This practical skills guide helps young people with who learn differently including those with dyslexia, DCD/ dyspraxia and ADHD, study for exams. Students who learn differently can often find exams challenging and can experience a good deal of anxiety around exam time, leading to exam results that may not accurately reflect their capabilities. Much exam stress arises from a lack of confidence with the ability to learn and retain information in a meaningful way. This engaging workbook is designed to help students to overcome these issues. It not only shows students how to develop a positive success attitude towards study and exams, but also aims to equip them with powerful strategies and techniques for learning and remembering. “Ann-Marie’s Study Skills Guide is a one-stop shop for all things revision based. Providing such a wide range of tips and resources really does make the process feel less onerous and shows learners that revision can be easier and enjoyable! The strategies in this book will be of huge benefit to so many students - I will certainly be employing them the with the students I support at college and with my own children!” —Gwennan Anderson, Study Support, Runshaw College

2015 | £9.99 | 128pp | pb | 11–18 years | Rights sold: Greek, Italian | ISBN-9781849056496 | eISBN-9781784501440

With ways to improve reading, writing, numeracy and organisational skills, this book will empower students with dyslexia to help themselves.

HOW CAN I REMEMBER ALL THAT? Simple Stuff to Improve Your Working Memory Dr. Tracy Packiam Alloway Illustrated by David O’Connell 2019 | £9.99 | 64pp | pb | 8–14 years | World

Full of fun, practical games and activities accompanied by charming cartoons, this book makes learning easy and entertaining. Written by a dyslexic tutor for dyslexic students, the tips are embedded in first-hand experience and will inspire and motivate any reader to aim high.

rights available | ISBN-9781785926334 | eISBN-9781785926341

A child-friendly illustrated guide to what working memory is, what it feels like to have problems with your working memory, and what you can do about it. Offering easy to follow tips and strategies, this is the go-to book for kids aged 7+ to read with their parents or teachers, and includes a note for adults on testing for working memory issues. “This is an excellent book for dyslexic learners. It is easy to read and contains lots of useful activities and helpful tips.” —Alais Winton, Author of Fun Games and Activities for Children with Dyslexia

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Simple Stuff to Build the Motor Skills and Strength for Handwriting Lauren Brukner

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This fun guide supports kids age 7–12 to take control of their own writing difficulties, through worksheets and activities for building strength, coordination and stamina. As their skills improve, so too will their confidence and attainment. Illustrated throughout and with a quiz and handy checklists to track progress.

From the author of… STAY COOL AND IN CONTROL WITH THE KEEP-CALM GURU Wise Ways for Children to Regulate their Emotions and Senses Lauren Brukner Illustrated by Apsley

THE KIDS’ GUIDE TO STAYING AWESOME AND IN CONTROL Simple Stuff to Help Children Regulate their Emotions and Senses Lauren Brukner 2014 | £12.99 | 112pp | hb | 7–14 years |

2016 | £12.99 | 136pp | hb | 7–14 years |

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Filled with practical tips and tricks, from journaling to yoga, this illustrated guide provides children and adolescents with wisdom from the Keep-Calm Guru and new ways to identify and cope with anxiety, anger and other difficult feelings.

uper fun ways for kids to stay in control S of their moods – including breathing, pressure holds, finger pulls and fidgets.

Moving the tongue and mouth in different ways is an effective way of strengthening facial muscles, teaching children about emotions and encouraging speech. Children will love copying Sam and Timmy Tongue’s silly faces and improve their facial strength and dexterity in the process. This simple picture book will be an invaluable resource for any parent, teacher or professional looking to encourage children to talk and laugh by making funny facial expressions.

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TRICKY PUNCTUATION IN CARTOONS

Jul 2020 | £10.99 | 272pp | pb | 9–15 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787754027 | eISBN-9781787754034

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200 TRICKY SPELLINGS IN CARTOONS Visual Mnemonics for Everyone (UK) Lidia Stanton

Dec 2020 | £12.99 | 240pp | pb | 7+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787755420 | eISBN-9781787755437

TOURETTES THE TOURETTES SURVIVAL KIT Tools for Young Adults with Tics Tara Murphy and Damon Millar

WHY DO YOU DO THAT?

Illustrated by Hiro Enoki

A Book about Tourette Syndrome for Children and Young People Uttom Chowdhury and Mary Robertson

2019 | £12.99 | 208pp | pb | 13–24 years |

2006 | £9.99 | 96pp | pb | 8–16 years | Rights

World rights available | ISBN-9781785923593 |

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This survival guide for teens with Tourette’s provides the tools you need to survive and thrive at home, school, work and beyond. It includes strategies and behavioural therapy techniques for managing tics and advice on what to do in a range of everyday situations, including preparing for exams, dealing with bullies and going on a first date.

The authors describe tics and Tourette’s in clear, child-friendly terms and provide a simple explanation of the biological causes. Other chapters focus on associated features such as obsessive-compulsive disorder, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder and aggression. The authors also offer tips on how to deal with issues such as bullying.

Can I Tell You About... CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT AUDITORY PROCESSING DISORDER?

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT DYSCALCULIA? A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Judy Hornigold

A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Alyson Mountjoy

Jan 2020 | £8.99 | 64pp | pb | 7+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787750456 | eISBN-9781787750463

2018 | £8.99 | 56pp | pb | 7–18 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785924941 |

n introductory guide to understanding A the condition of Dyscalculia, as part of the successful Can I Tell You About…? series

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What is Auditory Processing Disorder (APD)? Amy explains all in this introductory guide.

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT BEING JEWISH?

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT EATING DISORDERS? A guide for friends, family and professionals Bryan Lask and Lucy Watson

A Helpful Introduction for Everyone Howard Cooper

2014 | £8.99 | 56pp | pb | 7–18 years | Rights sold:

2019 | £8.99 | 88pp | pb | 10–99 years | World

Danish, Japanese, Norwegian | ISBN-9781849054218 |

rights available | ISBN-9781785924910 |

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lice tells us about eating disorders – A different types and how they can be understood and supported.

What makes a person Jewish? Ruth explains all in this informative guide.

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT COURAGE?

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT FRIENDSHIP? A Helpful Introduction for Everyone Bridget Knight

A Helpful Introduction For Everyone Liz Gulliford

2019 | £8.99 | 80pp | pb | 7+ years | World

2019 | £8.99 | 64pp | pb | 7–1 8 years | World

rights available | ISBN-9781785925436 |

rights available | ISBN-9781785926716 |

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Join Rhidi as he learns what friendship means.

earn with Briony what courage means, L and the different ways in which someone can act courageously.

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT DEPRESSION?

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT HOPE? A Helpful Introduction for Everyone Liz Gulliford

A guide for friends, family and professionals Christopher Dowrick and Susan Martin

2019 | £8.99 | 72pp | pb | 7–18 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785926761 | eISBN-9781785926938

2015 | £8.99 | 48pp | pb | 7–1 8 years | Rights sold: Danish | ISBN-9781849055635 |

Learn with Matt where hope comes from, what it involves, and what hope demands of us.

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A quick introduction to depression and how it can affect family life.

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT SELF-HARM?

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT NYSTAGMUS? A guide for friends, family and professionals Nadine Neckles

A Guide for Friends, Family and Professionals Pooky Knightsmith

2019 | £8.99 | 80pp | pb | 7+ years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785925627 | eISBN-9781784509651

2018 | £9.99 | 72pp | pb | 7–12 years | Rights sold: Korean | ISBN-9781785924286 | eISBN-9781784507961

What is self-harm? Asher tells all from their own experience in this illustrated guide .

What is nystagmus and what can people do to help? Amber explains all about her dancing eyes in this child-friendly introductory guide children aged 7+.

Big Feelings new

ANGER THE ANCIENT WARRIOR

Anger is a natural feeling – everyone gets angry at times! But anger can be a very strong emotion, and hard to master. A Story and Workbook with CBT Activities to It’s best to learn how to live comfortably with anger, to stop Master Your Anger it causing unnecessary pain. Which is why you should meet Sarah Trueman and Sara Godoli Anger the Ancient Warrior. Illustrated by Dorian Cottereau This strikingly illustrated story and workbook for children But what if, instead of sparking a wild fire, we let Anger the eht regnA tel ew ,erif dliw a gnikraps fo daetsni ,fi tahw tuB explains what anger iselband Ancient Warrior light a torch? Then aged anger can 8–12 become a noble on a emoshows ceb nac regnhow a nehT ?hit crois t a thgil roirraW tneicnA Jul 2020 | £12.99 | 56pp | pb | 8–12 years | World rights available and wise guide, who can lead us beyond the battlefield to ot dleifelttab eht dnoyeb su dael nac ohw ,ediug esiw dna something everyone experiences. With interactive CBT .sdnal tnereffid different lands. ISBN-9781787753686 | eISBN-9781787753693 workbook activities, the book helps children to transform this feeling into something more positive. It also includes a short guide for adults to help them understand both their child’s feelings and their own and to start a conversation about anger together.

How do you cope when your feelings are just too big? Working through complex issues with respect and compassion, this illustrated children’s book explores the emotional impact of anxiety, attachment disorders or early trauma. Age-appropriate language and activities help calm children, build trust and repair relationships.

This is the story of Baby Bear who lives in a home where the Big Bears have fights and arguments at night. A gentle therapeutic story to help children aged 2 to 6 years who have experience violence at the home to express and explore difficult feelings.

Little Meerkat flies into one big panic after waking up to find the whole meerkat gang has disappeared! Luckily, Small Elephant and Mini Monkey stumble across Little Meerkat during the big panic, and offer to help find the missing meerkat gang.

Big Feelings

AWARD WINNING CBT SERIES Kate Collin s-Donnelly presents…

STARVING THE ANGER GREMLIN A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anger Management for Young People Kate Collins-Donnelly 2012 | £12.99 | 88pp | pb | Rights sold: German | ISBN-9781849052863 | eISBN-9780857006219

A CBT workbook to help children manage anger from the award winning Gremlin series.

self-help tool based on CBT to help A young people aged 10+ to manage feelings of low mood and sadness.

Fun CBT workbook to help children understand and manage their anger.

STARVING THE ANXIETY GREMLIN A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management for Young People Kate Collins-Donnelly 2013 | £12.99 | 168pp | pb | Rights sold: Dutch, German | ISBN-9781849053419 | eISBN-9780857006738

A unique and award-winning resource to help young people understand different types of anxiety and how to manage them.

STARVING THE ANXIETY GREMLIN FOR CHILDREN AGED 5–9

n accessible, practical workbook to help A young people aged 10+ understand exam stress and learn how manage it.

Worksheets and fun activities to help children starve their stress gremlin.

BANISH YOUR BODY IMAGE THIEF A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Building Positive Body Image for Young People Kate Collins-Donnelly 2014 | £14.99 | 240pp | pb | Rights sold: German | ISBN-9781849054638 | eISBN-9780857008428

A fun CBT approach to promote positive body image in young people.

BANISH YOUR SELF-ESTEEM THIEF

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Anxiety Management Kate Collins-Donnelly

A Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Workbook on Building Positive Self-Esteem for Young People Kate Collins-Donnelly

2014 | £12.99 | 192pp | pb | 5–9 years | World

2014 | £14.99 | 240pp | pb | Rights sold: Danish,

rights available | ISBN-9781849054928 |

German, Turkish | ISBN-9781849054621 |

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rom the successful Gremlin series, a CBT F approach to manage anxiety in children.

CBT workbook to help young people stay A positive and feel great!

Big Feelings OUTSMARTING WORRY

SOMETHING BAD HAPPENED

An Older Kid’s Guide to Managing Anxiety Dawn Huebner PhD

A Kid’s Guide to Coping With Events in the News Dawn Huebner

Illustrated by Kara McHale

2017 | £9.99 | 112pp | pb | 9–13 years | Rights sold: Chinese (complex), Icelandic | ISBN-

2019 | £9.99 | 80pp | pb | 6–12 years | World

9781785927829 | eISBN-9781784507022

rights available | ISBN-9781787750746 |

This easy to follow illustrated book from a best-selling author presents strategies for 9–13 year olds with anxiety. It teaches them about a specific set of skills that makes it easier to face and overcome worries and fears, and normalizes their symptoms providing a set of concrete steps to overcome them. The tried and tested techniques are based on the most up-to-date psychological treatments of anxiety, including CBT and ACT. Winner of a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award 2018 “Dawn Huebner’s book gets the job done, unmasking worry and showing kids-with clarity and playful encouragement how to put worry in its rightful place.”

eISBN-9781787750753

Full of advice for children who may be worried about events in the news, this guide from best-selling author Dawn Huebner offers advice for having tough conversations with 6–12 year olds about world events such as natural disasters, terrorism and war. It addresses common questions and provides tools to calm fears. Winner of a Moonbeam Children’s Book Award 2018

Something Bad Happened

Something Happened

Something bad happened.

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It didn’t happen to you. It didn’t happen on your street. But still, it happened somewhere in the world, and it’s

seriousserious ways. Or ways. making Or making a pointaof point not talking of not talking when you when areyou are in the room. in the room.

affecting lots of people.

-Lynn Lyons, LICSW, co author of Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents and Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids

You may You have maynoticed have noticed that thethat news theisnews on allisthe on all time. theOr time. Or weirdly, weirdly, not on not at all. on at all. You may You have maynoticed have noticed that people that people aroundaround you seem you seem distracted, distracted, nervous, nervous, angry, angry, sad. sad. You may You bemay wondering, be wondering, “What “What is goingison?” going on?” Or maybe Or maybe you know youwhat’s know what’s going on, going andon, it’sand making it’s making you you feel nervous, feel nervous, or angry, or angry, or sad.or sad.

A sensitively written book about terrorism aimed at reassuring and providing understanding for children aged 7+.

Learn how to manage difficult feelings with this creative journal for ages 8–14.

Meet Arty. He’s a super coach, here to help you achieve your very best. Giving the guidance you need for issues like your upcoming maths test, to dealing with the mean kids on the playground, there’s nothing Arty can’t help you with. Ideal for helping children manage their thoughts and improve their self-esteem.

Big Feelings WE’RE ALL MAD HERE The No-Nonsense Guide to Living with Social Anxiety Claire Eastham 2016 | £12.99 | 200pp | pb | 12+ years |

HELP! I’VE GOT AN ALARM BELL GOING OFF IN MY HEAD! How Panic, Anxiety and Stress Affect Your Body K.L. Aspden

Rights sold: Spanish | ISBN-9781785920820 |

2015 | £7.99 | 48pp | pb | 9–12 years | World

eISBN-9781784503437

rights available | ISBN-9781849057042 |

Eastham, a twenty-something, has a seemingly perfect life – except for her social anxiety. Combining honest insights, humour and advice, this book explains what anxiety is and how to survive it.

NOT TODAY, CELESTE! A Dog’s Tale about Her Human’s Depression Liza Stevens

B o o k s fo r De p r e s s i o n

2016 | £10.99 | 36pp | hb | 3–7 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785920080 | eISBN-9781784502478

Charmingly illustrated, this heart-warming story for children aged 3+ reflects some of the feelings and experiences that a child whose parent or carer has depression may face.

SOMETIMES I FEEL SAD Tom Alexander

eISBN-9781784502270

Discover what happens inside our bodies when we feel stressed or anxious for children aged 9–12.

APPEARANCE ANXIETY A Guide to Understanding Body Dysmorphic Disorder for Young People, Families and Professionals National and Specialist OCD, BDD and Related Disorders Service, Maudsley Hospital 2019 | £10.99 | 88pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN-9781785924569 | eISBN-9781784508326

The first book for teens that explains the causes and impact of BDD. The book is interspersed with accounts and artwork from young people with BDD, along with perspectives of their families. BDD is a debilitating mental health disorder, and this book gives advice on treatment including CBT and medication, and shows where to get help.

2018 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 5–11 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785924934 | eISBN-9781784508890

A moving illustrated book to help children understand that sometimes it’s OK to feel sad Everyone feels sad from time to time, and it’s not always clear why. This moving children’s book explains that this is a part of everyone’s life, and that you’re not alone in feeling this way.

Bronze Medal Winner in the Picture Books, Early Reader category of the 2015 Foreword Reviews’ INDIEFAB Book of the Year Awards Once upon a time there was a Princess. She had everything a little girl could ever want, and she was happy. That is, until the fog came. This beautiful picture book helps sufferers of depression aged 5–7 cope with their difficult feelings.

This practical guide clearly explains why young people on the spectrum feel anxious, before giving real-world advice on how to deal with and beat anxiety. It offers numerous strategies in a style designed specifically for young people with ASD.

An easy to use anxiety guide for young people aged 10–21. It looks at the causes of anxiety and offers tested methods and simpleexercises to reduce the reader’s anxious feelings.

Big Feelings OCD BREAKING FREE FROM OCD A CBT Guide for Young People and Their Families Jo Derisley, Isobel Heyman, Sarah Robinson and Cynthia Turner 2008 | £14.99 | 224pp | pb | Rights sold: Dutch | ISBN-9781843105749 | eISBN-9781846427992

A step-by-step Cognitive Behavioural Therapy plan for adolescents with OCD.

OBSESSIVE COMPULSIVE DISORDER DIARY A Self-Help Diary with CBT Activities to Challenge Your OCD Charlotte Dennis Foreword by Amita Jassi and Zoe Kindynis 2019 | £12.99 | 144pp | pb | 12+ years | World

CAN I TELL YOU ABOUT OCD? A guide for friends, family and professionals Amita Jassi

Tu r n t o Pa g 1 7 fo r M o r e e in t h e Se ri e s

An introduction to OCD to start discussion at home or in the classroom for children age 7+

STAND UP TO OCD! A CBT Self-Help Guide and Workbook for Teens Kelly Wood and Douglas Fletcher

rights available | ISBN-9781787750531 |

2019 | £14.99 | 164pp | pb | 12–17 years |

eISBN-9781787750548

World rights available | ISBN-9781785928352 |

Charlotte Dennis has experienced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder her entire life. From her own experiences with CBT she has created the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diary, a self-help guide full of activities to support those who experience OCD and are waiting for therapy, or to continue managing their obsessions and compulsions after therapy. “Charlotte presents a brave, honest, and motivating guide to recovery.” —Dr Amita Jassi, Consultant Clinical Psychologist

eISBN-9781784509736

Imagine each person’s brain has a captain and crew. For a person struggling with OCD, it’s as if OCD has kidnapped the captain and changed the settings in the brain. Luckily there are plenty of tips and skills you can learn to disobey OCD and not do what he tells you. Join David, Riya and Sarah as they find out about how OCD sneaks into their lives and all the tricks you can use to stand up to OCD! This illustrated CBT self-help guide and workbook is ideal for young people with OCD ages 12-17 years. It gives teens a deeper understanding of how OCD works and how they can carry out their own CBT with the help of the interactive workbook at the back of the book.

UNDERSTANDING ILLNESS BIG TREE IS SICK

MY BOOK ABOUT BRAINS, CHANGE AND DEMENTIA A Story to Help Children Cope with the Serious Illness of a Loved One Nathalie Slosse

What is Dementia and What Does it Do? Lynda Moore

Illustrated by Rocio Del Moral

Illustrated by George Haddon

2017 | £11.99 | 40pp | hb | 3–7 years | World

2018 | £10.99 | 48pp | hb | 3–7 years | World

English language only | ISBN-9781785922268 |

rights available | ISBN-9781785925115 |

eISBN-9781784505097

eISBN-9781784509019

Big Tree falls sick with woodworm and his friend Snibbles is very upset and angry. Snibbles is unsure how to help and is struggling to express his emotions. Snibbles must learn to understand his emotions and support Big Tree through illness and treatment.

Explains the complex concepts of dementia, such as brain function, disease progression and death to pre-school aged children in a direct and age-appropriate way, as well as exploring children’s feelings about these issues. This book caters for children who have a loved one at any stage of dementia.

Big Feelings BEREAVEMENT WHAT HAPPENED TO DADDY’S BODY? Explaining what happens after death in words very young children can understand Elke Barber and Alex Barber

IS DADDY COMING BACK IN A MINUTE? Explaining (sudden) death in words very young children can understand Elke Barber and Alex Barber

2016 | £10.99 | 40pp | hb | 3–7 years | World

2016 | £10.99 | 40pp | hb | 3–7 years |

rights available | ISBN-9781785921070 |

Rights sold: Turkish | ISBN-9781785921063 |

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This picture book aims to help children aged 3+ to understand what happens to the body after death. It covers cremation, burial and spreading ashes by answering the real-life questions that Alex, a 3 year old boy, asked his mum after the death of his Dad.

Alex is only three when his father suddenly suffers a massive heart attack. All on his own, he manages to get help, but his beloved Daddy dies at the scene. Completely honest and written in Alex’s own words, this book tells the story of how his mum helps him understand what happened. ”A beautiful book that will undoubtedly help so many; I would highly recommend it.”

Hi, I am Alex.

—Richmond’s Hope Bereavement Project

I am (one...two...)

three years old!

A SKY OF DIAMONDS

LUNA’S RED HAT

A story for children about loss, grief and hope Camille Gibbs 2015 | £11.99 | 48pp | hb | 5–9 years | World

An Illustrated Storybook to Help Children Cope with Loss and Suicide Emmi Smid Illustrated by Emmi Smid

rights available | ISBN-9781849056229 |

2015 | £11.99 | 34pp | hb | 6–9 years |

eISBN-9781784500931

Rights sold: Dutch | ISBN-9781849056298 |

An illustrated storybook about a girl named Mia who has experienced the death of her mother. Covering all stages of grief, it is perfect for reading with bereaved children aged 5–9 as a way to help them overcome their difficult feelings. It includes in-built strategies for coping with grief and answers many questions that children have about death. IDCBIAM_JKP_40pp_aw_NEW.indd 6

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Death is a big concept, and can be confusing and distressing to explain to young children. This simple guide presents 17 ‘big’ questions children might ask about death, and answers each clearly, simply and truthfully.

eISBN-9781784501112

Charmingly-illustrated, this storybook follows a girl called Luna, whose mother died a year ago. It is designed to be read with children aged 6+ who have been bereaved by suicide to help them cope with their difficult feelings. The book also includes a guide for parents and professionals by grief expert, Dr Fiddelaers-Jaspers.

Big Feelings

EMILY IS BEING BULLIED, WHAT CAN SHE DO?

Bu l l yi n g

A relatable and practical book that children age 7–11 can use with parents and teachers to discuss bullying.

Hidden Strengths Series Therapeutic Storybooks for professionals and parents to use with children ages 4-10. Follow the adventures of Little Coyote and Sprinkle as they learn how to cope with traumatic or frightening situations by their bodies’ capacity to respond and protect them. By Anne Westcott and C. C. Alicia Hu Introduced by Pat Ogden Illustrated by Ching-Pang Kuo

An illustrated story to help children think about bullying and teasing.

Sprinkle the pig misses his loved ones – can he overcome his overwhelming feelings? A therapeutic picture book for children aged 4–10.

YOU MAKE YOUR PARENTS SUPER HAPPY! A book about parents separating Richy K. Chandler

Di vorc e

A comforting graphic book for young children whose parents are separating, emphasizing love and continuity

Picture book to help children aged 4–10 to discover inner strength and resilience.

Attachment and Trauma

KIT KITTEN AND THE TOPSY-TURVY FEELINGS

THE BOY WHO BUILT A WALL AROUND HIMSELF Ali Redford

A Story About Parents Who Aren’t Always Able to Care Jane Evans

Illustrated by Kara Simpson 2015 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 4–9 years | World

Illustrated by Izzy Bean

rights available | ISBN-9781849056830 | eISBN-9781784502003

2015 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 2–6 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781849056021 |

Kit Kitten and the Topsy-Turvy Feelings is a therapeutic storybook for children aged 2 to 6 about a kitten called Kit whose parent isn’t always able to care for them. To help support Kit Kitten, Kindly Cat comes to their house and helps Kit to identify the feelings that are mixed up inside.

Boy hides behind his wall because he doesn’t trust people and he knows how it feels to be hurt and let down. That is until Someone Kind arrives on the other side of his wall. This colour picture book will help children aged 4–9 who have experienced trauma, loss or neglect to come to terms with their experiences and to build healthy relationships.

MY BOOK OF FEELINGS

ALEX AND THE SCARY THINGS

eISBN-9781784500641

A Book to Help Children with Attachment Difficulties, Learning or Developmental Disabilities Understand their Emotions Tracey Ross

A Story to Help Children Who Have Experienced Something Scary Melissa Moses Illustrated by Alison MacEachern

Illustrated by Rosy Salaman

2015 | £9.99 | 40pp | hb | 4– 8 years

| Rights

2017 | £10.99 | 40pp | hb | 5– 10 years |

sold: Spanish, Turkish | ISBN-9781849057936 |

Rights sold: Turkish | ISBN-9781785921926 |

eISBN-9781784500665

eISBN-9781784504663

Some children find it difficult to understand and manage their feelings. This picture book helps children aged 5+ understand why they might experience particular feelings, and offers suggestions for things to do when they are overloaded with emotion. Suitable for all children, particularly those with attachment issues or developmental disabilities.

The story of Alex who has experienced ‘scary things’, and the different things he does to cope with all the ways these scary things make him feel.

ELLIE JELLY AND THE MASSIVE MUM MELTDOWN A Story About When Parents Lose Their Temper and Want to Put Things Right Sarah Naish

A SAFE PLACE FOR CALEB

Illustrated by Kath Grimshaw

The book is aimed to help people who are dealing with attachment problems and aid understanding into such conditions. It follows the experience of a young boy , Caleb, as he encounters difficulties forming and sustaining healthy relationships and presents a summary of current scientific thought on attachment styles and disorders.

2018 | £10.99 | 32pp | hb | 3–7 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785925160 | eISBN-9781784509088

OH NO! Ellie Jelly has spilt milk all over the floor and mum is really mad! Will things ever be OK again? A simple reassuring book that helps children aged 3–7 and parents to talk about when things go wrong and people lose their temper.

elping children aged 5+ with attachment H difficulties to understand, talk about and manage their feelings.

Attachment and Trauma KATIE CAREFUL AND THE VERY SAD SMILE A story about anxious and clingy behaviour Sarah Naish and Rosie Jefferies

THERAPEUTIC WORKBOOKS from Sarah Nai sh…

2017 | £9.99 | 32pp | pb | 3– 10 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785923043 | eISBN-9781784506100

Therapeutic children’s book for ages 3–10 about Katie Careful, who hides her negative feelings behind a smile.

allum Kindly has to learn to get along C with a child who has attachment issues.

Therapeutic children’s book for ages 3–10 about Charley Chatty, who helps herself to other people’s pennies.

harley Chatty talks alot – just to make C sure everyone knows she’s still there!

William’s feelings become so big they burst out of him in ways he can’t control.

herapeutic children’s story for ages 3–10 T about Rosie Rudey, who tries to fill her empty feelings with chocolate.

herapeutic book about Rosie Rudey who T uses a prickly façade to stop herself from getting close to those around her.

Therapeutic children’s book for ages 3–10 about William Wobbly, who turns to problematic coping habits when nervous.

ophie Spikey who loses her shoes but S refuses to ask her mum for help (even though she really needs it!)

A charming, illustrated story for children aged 7–11 about bullying, developing empathy and helping others.

OLLIE AND HIS SUPERPOWERS Alison Knowles Illustrated by Sophie Wiltshire

OLLIE AND THE MAGIC WORKSHOP Alison Knowles Illustrated by Sophie Wiltshire 2017 | £12.99 | 64pp | hb | 7–11 years | World

2016 | £9.99 | 32pp | hb | 7–12 years | World

rights available | ISBN-9781785922411 |

rights available | ISBN-9781785920493 |

eISBN-9781784505196

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A charming illustrated story for children aged 7–11 about learning to control their emotions and overcome their fears.

CLEO THE CROCODILE ACTIVITY BOOK FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE AFRAID TO GET CLOSE A Therapeutic Story With Creative Activities About Trust, Anger, and Relationships for Children Aged 5–10 Dr. Karen Treisman Illustrated by Sarah Peacock 2019 | £18.99 | 160pp | pb | 5– 10 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781785925511

A third book in the charming illustrated series that focuses on emotional resilience for children aged 7–11.

Dr. Karen Treisman introduces Cleo the Crocodile, who is here to support children who have had difficult upbringings.

Introducing Neon the Ninja, this workbook is the ideal night-time companion for helping children aged 5–10 with nightmares and sleeping difficulties.

GILLY THE GIRAFFE SELF-ESTEEM ACTIVITY BOOK

PRESLEY THE PUG RELAXATION ACTIVITY BOOK

Dr. Karen Treisman introduces Gilly the Giraffe, who is here to support children aged 5–10 improve their self-esteem, confidence, resilience, and self-belief!

Dr. Karen Treisman introduces Presley the Pug, who is here to help children aged 5–10 to relax and to find their calm place.

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RAINBOW VILLAGE

Picture book introducing children aged 3+ to the importance of diversity In a land faraway, there is a village where nobody likes to mix with anyone who is different from them. Until an unexpected visitor comes along, and shows the villagers how much stronger they are when they all come together... This vibrantly illustrated story helps children aged 3+ celebrate diversity and be kind to others. In the face of adversity, a stranger helps creatures of different shapes, colours and habits to unite, and transform their village into a harmonious rainbow. At the back is a support section for adults, written by Diversity Role Models, to help children talk about and understand the story.

There were the Sproggles, who loved anything tall and green.

A St or y t o He l p Ch i l d re n Ce l e bra te Di v e r s i ty

Wearing clothes made out of leaves was essential, and so was having dogs for pets.

Let me tell you a story about a village not so far away… …a village filled with lots of different and colourful creatures.

“Wonderful! We are sorry we were so mean to you, Bobbie,” said a Sproggle. “You are a beautiful creature inside and out,” said a Flinkerdunk. “It would be silly if you left!” said a Mimplet. “Indeed! Now who would like some colourful food?” said a Wapsie.

Nothing much ever happened. Nothing much ever changed. And this is exactly what the villagers loved about their village.

And so the visitor left feeling sad and lonely, but the villagers sighed with relief. “They were just too different!” said a Sproggle. “Absolutely – did you see their clothes?” said a Flinkerdunk. “I say, not cool at all,” said a Mimplet. “I bet they don’t even like cupcakes!” said a Wapsie. “Well, good day, neighbours!”

Until one sunny, sparkly, summery day, the work was finally done.

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THE PRINCE AND THE FROG

An illustrated children’s book about gender identity and gender expression to help children aged 4-8 engage with ideas about gender.

Rewriting of a classic fairytale that helps children aged 3–7 to understand about same-sex relationships This reimagining of a classic fairytale helps children understand that love isn’t always between a boy and a girl. Starring a prince who was magically turned into a frog and needs to find true love to break the spell, it is a funny, uplifting story that introduces the importance of equality and diversity to children aged 3–7.

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MY DAD THINKS I’M A BOY?! A Trans Positive Children’s Book Sophie Labelle

Emp Tr a n s C o w e r t o E xpr h i l d re n Ge n d e r e ss th e i r Id e n t i t y

Feb 2020 | £11.99 | 48pp | hb | 6–9 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787752214 | eISBN-9781787752221

A comic style children’s book that tells the story of Stephie, a 7-year-old transgender girl, whose Dad is still struggling to recognize and accept her gender. It portrays a powerful message for children aged 6–9, that no one else other than ourselves gets to decide who we are.

And also,

He keeps saying that I’m going to change my mind about being a girl named Stephie who likes bugs, Ninja Dog, and all sorts of books.

You’d think that’s pretty easy to understand, right?

He’s a very stubborn adult.

I think it’s because when I was born, the doctor was a bit confused and thought I was a boy since my body looked like many boys’ bodies.

Uh…it’s a boy? I guess?

But not everybody looks the same! Doctors are also adults. They can’t always be right.

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THE EVERY BODY BOOK

This vibrant and beautifully illustrated book teaches children sex, gender and relationships education in a way that is inclusive of all sexual orientations and gender identities. Covering puberty, hormones, pregnancy, consent, sex, babies, relationships and families, it uses genderneutral language throughout and celebrates diversity in all its forms, including race, ethnicity, faith, bodies, gender and sexuality. For use with children aged 8–12, it will help answer their questions and spark open discussion with parents, carers and teachers. With informative illustrations and further resources and a guide for adults, The Every Body Book is the ultimate sex, gender and relationships education resource for children.

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KeePinG yoUr Body Safe

”This book is fantastic! It’s inclusive, medically accurate, gender affirming, body positive, and comprehensive in its delivery of the education young people need to understand bodies, identities, relationships, and sexual health. This book is a must-have for youth, families, schools, and professionals working with young people.”

Some people think genitals decide our gender, and that people with penises can only be boys, and people with vulvas can only be girls. What body parts you have, which bathroom you use, and whether you are transgender or cisgender is private, and you don’t have to tell strangers this information! If someone tells someone else about your genitals or whether you are transgender, and you did not share that information yourself, this can be called outing. We do not want to out other people, because everyone deserves privacy, and they need to consent to share that information. Sometimes, others think that they know a person’s gender identity, or whether they are transgender, based on what their eyes see. But that’s not always accurate! If you’re not sure whether someone uses “he” or

—Melissa Carnagey, founder of Sex Positive Families

“she” or “they,” you can always just ask what pronouns they use. It’s not appropriate to assume or ask if someone is transgender based on the way they look, and it’s always your choice what information you share with other people. 84

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PreGnancy

GroWinG UP: PhySical & emotional chanGeS of PUBerty

Some of the changes that can happen to people of all sexes

Identical twins are formed when one fertilized egg divides into

Some changes that happen to people born with vulvas

during puberty are:

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growing taller

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gaining weight

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growing hair under arms, and on arms and legs, and

two parts, making two separate fertilized cells. Identical twins share all of the same genes and have the same biological sex, and they look very much alike! They are also called monozygotic

hips grow wider

because they come from one fertilized egg, or zygote. Some

breasts grow larger (and sometimes one is bigger than

identical twins share the same placenta and amniotic sac, and

the other)

pubic areas

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hair grows around the vulva

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sweating more, increasing body odor

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vulva might have some clear or whitish discharge, or fluid

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getting pimples (acne) on their face and bodies

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ovaries start to release eggs

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new hormones being released.

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menstruation begins.

some have their own placenta and sac. Fraternal twins occur when two eggs are released during ovulation. These are dizygotic twins because they come from two separate zygotes. These twins do not share the exact same mix of genes, and might not share the same biological sex. These twins usually have their own placenta and amniotic sac. The chances of being a twin are about 3 in 100. It is even rarer to be an identical twin, and super rare to be a triplet.

ARE YOU A BOY OR ARE YOU A GIRL? Sarah Savage and Fox Fisher Illustrated by Fox Fisher 2017 | £10.99 | 32pp | hb | 3–7 years | World

PHOENIX GOES TO SCHOOL A Story to Support Transgender and Gender Diverse Children Michelle and Phoenix Finch

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Tiny prefers not to tell other children whether they are a boy or girl. Tiny also loves to play fancy dress, sometimes as a fairy and sometimes as a knight in shining armour. Tiny’s family don’t seem to mind but when they start a new school some of their new classmates struggle to understand.

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Phoenix wants to wear her favourite purple dress to express her gender, but she is scared of being bullied on her first day of school. Follow Phoenix’s journey as she arrives at school, makes some friends, stands up for herself, and helps us learn to be true to who we really are.

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This is an educational children’s book for ages 7–11 that makes gender identity, romantic orientation, and family diversity easy to explain to children. Charming illustrations help children engage with concepts such as intersectionality, discrimination, privilege and allyship in a comprehensible and respectful manner.

Frank, friendly and funny, this mustread guide is packed full of advice from authors who understand the realities and complexities of growing up trans. Readers will come away empowered and armed with practical advice on how to navigate everything from coming out, clothes and pronouns, to wearing binders or packers, hormone therapy and self-care.

Moonbeam Children’s Book Awards Gold Medal Winner “You Be You! is a much needed honest, inclusive and respectful guide that should be read by all kids and adults alike!” Kimberly Zieselman, JD, Executive Director, interACT: Advocates for Intersex Youth

WHO ARE YOU?

SYLVIA AND MARSHA START A REVOLUTION!

The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History Joy Michael Ellison and Teshika Silver Illustrated by Tesh Silver

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.

One fox’s story of understanding their gender identity and coming out to friends and family.

Nov 2020 | £12.99 | 32pp | hb | 4–8 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787755307 | eISBN-9781787755314

A picture book telling the story of Sylvia Rivera and Marsha P. Johnson, the transgender women of colour who fought for LGBTQ+ equality. Depicting the events that surrounded the Stonewall Riots, this is a playful introduction to trans identities and and LGBTQ+ history for young children.

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GENDER EXPLORERS

Juno Roche

Jun 2020 | £12.99 | 192pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN9781787752597 | eISBN-9781787752603

‘I believe that children who are questioning and exploring their gender are the gender bosses that we all so desperately need. I believe that they are our future.’ In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans. Speaking openly and candidly about their gender, their experiences of coming out, their aspirations, and their fears - accompanied by interviews and support from their parents and carers - this book is beautiful proof of the potential for trans children to live rich and fulfilling lives when given the support and love they need. With their trademark candour and empathy, Juno Roche gives voice to a generation of gender explorers who are making gender work for them, and in the process, reveals a kinder, more accepting world, that we should all be fighting for.

SHE’S MY DAD!

A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative Sarah Savage

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‘My Dad’s name is Haley. She used to be a he but now she is a she! Last year she did this thing called transition. She grew her hair long, painted her nails in bright colours and started wearing different clothes.’ An illustrated picture book that tells the story of Mini and her dad Haley, a transgender woman, as Mini explains to her cousin why misgendering is damaging and emphasises the need to treat trans people with respect. For children aged 3+ who have a family member who is transitioning.

My dad’s name is Haley. She used to be a he but now she is a she! Last year she did this thing called transition.

She grew her hair long, painted her nails in bright colours and started wearing different clothes.

When she told me about transition it sounded a bit scary at first, but she said,

“I will always be your dad and I will always love you very much,”

Though Haley’s outsides might have changed, inside she’s still my dad.

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ASK FIRST, MONKEY

Juliet Clare Bell

Hey! I’m Monkey. Tickletastic Monkey.

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Guess what? I am officially the best tickler.

THE. WORLD. EVER.

And here are my friends…

Meet Monkey. Tickletastic Monkey. He’s the best tickler in the world, ever; even his mum says so. And there’s nothing he loves more than tickling ALL his friends at playtime! But what happens if some of his friends don’t want to be tickled? This picture book shows children aged 3–6 what consent is and why it’s so important. With parent and teacher guidance included, it is an ideal resource to use in the classroom to help young children understand issues of consent and personal boundaries, and to teach them to consider the feelings of others. The book can be used in a variety of contexts – as an entertaining story, or as a tool with a free, downloadable lesson plan – and its fun pictures and humour are guaranteed to keep the attention of young children across multiple readings. An ideal tool to encourage early understanding of consent, Ask First, Monkey helps to empower children to respect themselves and others, and teach them that a reason for ‘no’ is never needed – it just needs to be respected.

And that’s a fact.

But Goose, you just laughed when I tickled you!

Er, actually I didn’t.

Of course - I need to ask first. Now let me make it up to you all with one of my marvellous, massive monkey hugs…

… IF you’d like one. Goat, would you like a hug?

Wh a t i s Co n se a n d Wh y i n t s i t Import a n t?

! I’d love a hug

And nor did I. Frog?

ke ks, Mon No than

Ahem? Me neither.

I made a noise, Monkey. I couldn’t help it. But I didn’t like it.

WHAT DOES CONSENT REALLY MEAN?

Hey Amira, what’s that?

Pete Wallis, Thalia Wallis 2017 | £14.99 | 64pp | hb | 13–18 years |

Didn’t you see? That new girl. Someone posted that she was raped and that’s why she moved school.

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Vibrant comic book that illustrates what consent means through active conversation between 13–18 year-olds What? Seriously?

“Every school library and child’s bookshelf should have a copy of this book. It is clear, accessible and extremely relevant.” Kate Parker, Director of the Schools Consent Project

She’s really weird. let’s comment on it what shall I put?

Body Wellbeing MOUSE’S BEST DAY EVER Children’s Reflexology to Soothe Sore Teeth and Tums Susan Quayle

FROG’S BREATHTAKING SPEECH

Illustrated by Melissa Muldoon

How children (and frogs) can use yoga breathing to deal with anxiety, anger and tension Michael Chissick

Foreword by Spiros Dimitrakoulas and

Illustrated by Sarah Peacock

A charming story about Mouse and her friends as they find fun on a stormy day with an accompanying simple reflexology treatment to help relieve discomfort from teething, constipation and colic.

This picture story book about mouse and her friends’ quest to prepare for winter shows how to use reflexology with children whilst enjoying a fun bedtime read. Designed to help with common issues such as sleep difficulties and anxiety, it includes easy-to-follow diagrams and instructions.

Jun 2020 | £10.99 | 48pp | pb | 4–11 years | World rights available | ISBN-9781787756137 | eISBN-9780857010742

Frog is very worried as he has an important speech to make at his school assembly. Can learning about breathing help calm his nerves? This charming illustrated picture book teaches children yoga breathing techniques through a fun and interactive story, and shows them how to use their breath to cope with difficult feelings such as anger and anxiety.

SITTING ON A CHICKEN The Best (Ever) 52 Yoga Games to Teach in Schools Michael Chissick Illustrated by Sarah Peacock Aug 2020 | £14.99 | 112pp | pb | 3–11 years Rights sold: French, Spanish | ISBN9780857012807 | eISBN-9781848193253

52 vibrant, easy-to-follow yoga games requiring no previous yoga experience. Help children become better listeners, take responsibility, gain self-control, improve behaviour, become assertive and improve self-esteem.

GO YOGI CARD SET 50 Everyday Poses for Calm, Happy, Healthy Kids: 50 Everyday Yoga Poses for Calm, Happy, Healthy Kids Emma Hughes Illustrated by Tom Smisson

ONCE UPON A TOUCH… Story Massage for Children Mary Atkinson and Sandra Hooper 2015 | £11.99 | 92pp | hb | World rights

2017 | £10.99 | 50 cards | 4+ years | World

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Learn which way to bend your legs to sit like a lotus, how to balance in boat pose, and spread your arms wide to stand like a warrior! Children aged 4+ can use these fun flash cards to learn how to do 50 common yoga poses, either alone, in pairs or in groups. Each card shows exactly where each body part needs to go to feel the full benefits of each pose, to improve strength and flexibility, concentration, and achieve greater wellbeing. The cards are colour-coded based on the emotional and physical benefits of the pose, and include the traditional Sanskrit name as well as the English translation. They are perfect for use at school or home and are the ideal way to introduce yoga to young children. The card set also includes a booklet with instructions for use and ideas for adapting poses and using the cards as part of interactive storytelling.

Practice safe and positive touch, promote relaxation and boost self-esteem with children aged 3–11 using story massage. This complete manual provides everything you need to get started. It includes instruction on ten basic strokes and over 25 story massages on a range of topics, from traditional tales to handson learning stories.

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THE AMAZING A-Z OF RESILIENCE

David Gumbrell

Sep 2020 | £12.99 | 64pp | hb | 8–12 years | World rights available | ISBN9781787753662 | eISBN-9781787753679

This fun illustrated alphabet book creates discussion on mental health with children aged 8–12 in an innovative, interactive way. Each letter provides an activity for the child which links to wellbeing, and the section for adults explains how to use these to start conversations on resilience, feelings and mental health.

Sometimes, it is good to be on your own connecting daisies whilst thinking of other things. At moments like this we can relax and be ourselves; it is good to enjoy your own company, to be that unique daisy. However, at other times, we need to have other people to help and support us, and to connect to like a daisy

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more in control. The returned blocks made me feel more stable – I came home thinking that I was going to be all right, my grandparents loved me for who I was and what I did. This is called unconditional love – no conditions, no rules, just love. I was number one for the weekend, I could have treats, I could play old board games (and they let me win). I loved my grandparents.

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chain. You can also build longer chains by adding new people onto them. Making a new friend, or working with a different person in school, can extend the number of people

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that you are connected to.

‘To love them, to love them not’ – daisies are often found on lawns, school fields and grassy verges. These simple, white-petalled flowered

With Jenga blocks, or LEGO® blocks, make yourself a family tree. Don’t worry if the colours don’t match – making it multi-

are both intriguing, and everywhere!

Make your own five-daisy chain by using five green cable ties for stems.

What’s your longest daisy chain, in one long, flowing line?

Draw a daisy flower, write your name on it and then stick it into

Also, do you know which famous girl, known for her adventures

position on the central cable tie. Write your friends’ names on the other four flowers around yours. Each time you make a new friend, add another cable-tie-daisy to your line.

with a clock-watching rabbit, loved to make these natural necklaces and bracelets? It was Alice, in her Adventures in Wonderland, who was known to like creating daisy chains. Even before her adventures with the White Rabbit began, she was thinking whether ‘the pleasure of making a daisy chain would be worth the trouble of getting up and picking the daisies’.

coloured is good. Then write your family’s names onto white stickers and place

‘If my family tree branches out from me, then does that make me the trunk, or a twig?’ That’s what I asked my grandad the other day.

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them on the ‘branches’. This will remind you of all the people who you love, and who love you.

At first he smiled, and then went on to say, ‘If you are a twig, then your parents are branches and that makes me, your grandad, the trunk? ‘I say grandad, but people call their grandparents by different names – there are family trees all over the world! ‘In Germany, Grandma and I might be called Oma and Opa (you can see how the ma and pa bits are similar to grandma and grandpa). In the Philippines we might be called Lola and Lolo, or if we used Swahili names then we’d be Bibi and Babu. ‘I’ll just stick to Grandad, the trunk of our family tree!’

Whilst she considers this, her attention is disrupted when ‘a White Rabbit ran close by her’. It is her decision to follow the rabbit and so we can assume that the daisy chain never even got started!

I’m lucky that my grandparents boosted me up and made me feel like I was playing Jenga in reverse. They took the wooden bricks off the top and slid them back into the gaps. That made me feel less wobbly and

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Make yourself a dice, but change the six numbers to the six question words. Go around the house and in each room pick an object. Use your dice to create the first word of a question about it. Now try to answer these questions and create a mini-book of your answers. Share this with people at home and tell them what you have learnt.

She could then try asking What, When and Who questions about other words that begin with Q – such as Quadruplets, Quesadilla and Quartz? I think that Mr Kipling may have been onto something and that being curious and asking about the world in which you live makes it a happier place to be. This makes you interesting and interested. It gives you a

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Safely within my twigs and branches

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Under the starry sky, I lie

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Nesting down for the night

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The good news is that they have another name too – honey bears. And,

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like the infamous Winnie the Pooh, they do LOVE honey. Indeed, they have specialised long claws for tearing open trees where bees’ nests are found. They can then slurp up the runny honey using their extra-

Now try writing an acrostic poem using your name.

long tongues.

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Complete this acrostic poem for the SUN BEAR using words and phrases about how the bear feels safe in his nest and able to settle down to a much-needed sleep. Maybe even waking him up in the morning feeling refreshed and happy?

Originally, teddy bears were based on real bears and so, with the sun bear being one of the smallest of the bear family, it seemed a good choice for this popular cuddly toy. Despite their name, however, the sun bear is nocturnal, meaning that they are active during the night and sleep during the day – the time when the sun is out! Maybe they should have been called moon bears?

In the same poem, the author also introduces servants called What, When and Who.

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If I asked you to name a creature that builds a nest, you would be likely to say robin, sparrow, or some other bird. However, some bears make nests in the trees too, like the sun bear from Sumatra, or the speckled bear native to South America. Do you know a bear from ‘Darkest Peru’ in South America? Yes, Paddington Bear is based on the speckled bear, but more about him in another chapter, on wellies.

To start, she could ask a How, Why or Where question about these words: Quadriceps, Quagmires, or Quidditch.

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A nest is a secure place for birds, bears and bees that allows them to feel comfortable and safe. We all need a home like this – a place where we can recharge ourselves after a busy day at school. It might be your bedroom, it may be the sofa in the sitting room, or possibly the fantasy world of a good book. These are all means of escaping from the busyness of the world in which you live, a time to pause, rest and reflect.

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Asking the question ‘Why…?’ helps you make sense of the world and encourages you to learn new things. Rudyard Kipling, author of the Just So Stories, wrote a poem on asking questions about a lady who had ‘1 million hows, 2 million wheres and 7 million whys’. With 10 million questions, this lady will take a long time to answer all of them!

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sense of purpose and reason, as well as being fun. Everywhere you look should provoke a question that you could discover, research and find the answer to. Keep asking the kind of questions that adults stop asking. After all, the internet makes it much easier! Questions are just one click away, answers are one tap closer, and you are all the stronger for building your skills of exploring and investigating!

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COOL CONNECTIONS CBT WORKBOOK

Build Your Self-Esteem, Resilience and Wellbeing for Ages 9 – 14 Laurie Seiler

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COOL CONNECTIONS WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY FOR GROUPS, SECOND EDITION

Encouraging Self-Esteem, Resilience and Wellbeing in Children and Young People Using CBT Approaches Laurie Seiler

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Illustrated by Adam A. Freeman Sep 2020 | £27.99 | 272pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN-97817843106180 | eISBN-97817846427657

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THE CAN-DO KID’S JOURNAL

Fr o m I T V ’s T HIS MORN Pa r e n t i n g I N G E xpe rt ! Your YourMagic MagicSeed Seed

Discover Your Confidence Superpower! Sue Atkins

Imagine Imagine you’ve you’ve been been given given aa magic magic seed. seed. It’s very special. It’s very special.

Illustrated by Amy Bradley

It’s very small, but it’s very powerful. It’s very small, but it’s very powerful.

Every day you water your magic seed and grows Every day you water your magic seed and itit grows very slowly, but very steadily. very slowly, but very steadily.

Apr 2020 | £14.99 | 144pp | pb | 7–11 years | Rights sold: Chinese

you water very carefully, you notice that AsAs you water itit very carefully, you notice that gives you courage, , confidence and itit gives you courage, , confidence and bravery, , so you enjoy watering and watching , so you enjoy watering itit and watching bravery, blossom and bloom. itit blossom and bloom.

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doing your ‘Can-Do Kid’s’ Journal every day ByBy doing your ‘Can-Do Kid’s’ Journal every day you’ll creating your very own confidence habit you’ll bebe creating your very own confidence habit that will last lifetime just like your magic seed. that will last aa lifetime –– just like your magic seed.

This journal will help kids feel more confident, relaxed and happy in all aspects of their life. Adorned with fun illustrations, it is designed to develop a can-do attitude that encourages ‘having a go’, accepting that mistakes might be made along the way. From this, kids can develop the mindset to take the small steps needed to make big dreams come true. Full of practical techniques and fun activities, from drawing and colouring, to thought-provoking questions, this journal from parenting expert Sue Atkins will empower children to build resilience and a growth mindset. It is the perfect tool to help kids find their superpowers and put small changes into practice that will make a big difference to their lives.Packed full of tried-and-tested activities and strategies that will empower children aged 7–11, this illustrated journal is perfect for developing resilience, confidence and a growth mindset. It offers kids a multitude of small changes they can make that will make a big difference in their day-to-day lives.

Colour your ‘Can-Do Kid’s’ confidence garden. Colour in in your ‘Can-Do Kid’s’ confidence garden.

The morning matters – it sets up your day in the right way Look in the mirror as you are brushing your teeth and get ready to pay yourself a compliment. • Say out loud to yourself, while looking directly into your own eyes, what you’re good at, what you’re proud of yourself for achieving or overcoming, and what skills, talents or gifts you have. • Now say ‘I am special because…’ For example, ‘I’m good at baking cakes, running, swimming, listening, I’m a good friend, I tell the truth, I’m good at making up games, I’m kind to my brother or sister, I’m funny, I’m proud that I won a medal for Karate…’

Doing this simple routine every morning will help you to develop your own self-worth,, self-esteem and self-confidence.. At first it might feel a bit silly and you might get the feeling that you are ‘wasting your time’ but, believe me, this exercise is powerful! It’s like filling a big bucket of water, drop by drop, each and every day. Suddenly you’ll realise that your entire bucket is full and you feel fantastic! You’ve filled your bucket of confidence all by yourself, just one confidence drop at a time!

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• Say anything that you appreciate about yourself and things that make you feel good about yourself. • Then go about your day as usual.

Practise laughing

Snapshot 2: Where are you now?

Lots of adults, as well as kids, tend to be very serious. But developing a healthy sense of humour can help you improve your self-esteem, especially if you learn to make light of life, and give up taking yourself so seriously!

As you might remember from earlier in the journal, taking a ‘snapshot’ is a great way to track your progress as a ‘Can-Do Kid’! Kid’!

Of course there’s a big difference between laughing at or laughing with someone – but lighten up a little and laugh at yourself sometimes. It’s good for your soul.

Ask yourself these questions to see how far you’ve come: • How do I feel mostly during a typical day?

What makes you laugh, giggle or guffaw?

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• What kinds of thoughts do I have during a typical day?

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• How would I describe my ‘have ‘have a go’ go’ attitude this week? Wobbly or wonderful?

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An accessible, engaging how-to guide for building a personalised mental health ‘workout’. Includes tried and tested therapeutic techniques, simple strategies and healthy thinking habits teenagers can use to boost their mental health fitness and emotional wellbeing.

Mental Wellbeing t h i n g? o n o d o t p o s s i b l e r s t r e s s l e v e l s? m i t s o m l a ou Wh y i s i t a st re a m l o we r y t of you re ve a l a H o w c a n t h e d e s k i n f r o n o n y o u r l i fe ? H o w c a n n e w pe r spe c t i ve wh ol e

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18 WELLBEING HACKS FOR STUDENTS Uncovering Psychology’s Secrets Aidan Harvey-Craig

Aug 2020 | £14.99 | 240pp | pb | World rights available | ISBN9781787752801 | eISBN-9781787752818

Through 18 short chapters, Aidan Harvey-Craig offers unexpected insights to help hack your wellbeing. Based on the latest psychology research, each hack takes you on an unexpected journey to see your world in a new way and offers surprising and simple ways improve your wellbeing. Organised into three sections -’Notice’, ‘Energise’ and ‘Connect’- each hack takes a close look at issues that affect us all, including our sleep, procrastination, relationships, stress and our dependence on smart phones. Intertwining the latest insights in psychology from cognitive behavioural therapy to the psychology of attraction with practical and easy to use advice, this book offers new ways to empower yourself and tackle the challenges growing up and studying in the 21st Century throws at us all.

CHARACTER TOOLKIT STRENGTH CARDS

Frederika Roberts and Elizabeth Wright Illustrated by David O’Connell

Jun 2020 | £18.99 | Cardset | World rights available ISBN-9781787752733

The interactive Character Toolkit Strength Cards enable children to learn, recognise and express all sides of their character. The cards promote character strengths such as perseverance, grit and leadership alongside moral and civic strengths such as gratitude and kindness.

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YOU CAN CHANGE THE WORLD!

Everyday Teen Heroes Making a Difference Everywhere Margaret Rooke Illustrated by Kara McHale

A book of stories from inspiring teenagers, showing what young people can do to transform their own lives and the world they live in Joint Gold Winner of the Moonbeam Multicultural Non-Fiction Award 2019

h a ve l i t e r 50 t e e n a g e rs w h o be t te r t h r a l l y c h a n g e d t h e wo o n e x t g e n e u g h t h e i r e f fo r t s . H r l d fo r t h e ra t i on – G u e n e r a t i o n r r a h fo r t h e — Sian G riffiths, Su n sh i n e Educati on and !” Famil Sunday

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This inspirational book tells the stories of more than 50 of today’s teenagers who’ve dared to change the world they live in. It’s been written to show other teens they can do the same. Bestselling author Margaret Rooke asks teens about their experiences of being volunteers, social entrepreneurs and campaigners, online and beyond. They explain how they have survived in a world often obsessed by celebrity, social media and appearance, by refusing to conform to other’s expectations. If you want to achieve against the odds and create genuine impact, this book may be the encouragement you need. The interviews cover race, sexuality, violence, grief, neurodiversity, bullying and other issues central to life today.

Demanding Change

Read about teens from around the world including: • Trisha, 18, who has invented a way of preventing bullying online • Dillon, 18, who takes damaged and donated clothing and upcycles it for the homeless • Guro, 13, who persuaded a pop band to portray women differently in its video • Heraa, 19, who fights Islamophobia online. • Ruben, 18, bullied because of Down’s Syndrome, now a successful actor • Lucy who, at 14, walked into Tesco head office and persuaded them not to sell eggs from caged hens • Cameron, 17, who has cerebral palsy and was side-lined by soccer teams who set up his own team ‘Adversity United’ • Amika, 18, who fights ‘Period Poverty.’

Lucy, 17, Sheffield, England

hickens didn’t massively interest me until I was 12, when I happened to meet a flock of hens on a farm. I became

particularly attached to one specific hen, who was injured. I was amazed at how interesting she was. I noticed how complex these animals are and was fascinated with how they interact with each other and with people. I had never realized any of this before. We started calling her Mrs Hen. I carried her around a lot and

“I worded a petition about banning eggs from caged birds at Tesco. In the end I collected 280,000 signatures. It was terrifying – but good terrifying!”

spent a lot of time with her, hoping she would soon recover. Purely out of interest, I started looking at how hens are treated commercially, and I began to learn about the different tiers of farming. I found out about the conditions experienced by caged hens: farming behaviour that seemed so stark compared with the life of the flock I had got to know. I started writing letters to supermarkets and politicians about these terribly cramped conditions. Quickly, I realized how little the letters were being taken notice of. Still today I have these folders full of letters with answers that would say something along the lines of ‘Sorry you are unhappy’. The more I found out about the issue, the harder it was to think, ‘I can’t be bothered.’ The more they said, ‘No, we can’t help you,’ ‘No, we

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are not interested,’ the more I was fuelled with this need to do something.

Helping Others

Lili,

13, London, England

make-up and stuff like that. I have thought sometimes, ‘What if they

feel like I’m very different to how society wants females to be. For example, I play football at a competitive level, which is

always considered to be a boys’ sport. I have never really got into think I’m weird?’ but I can’t impress everyone, so there’s no point trying. People will always have something negative to say, so it’s important to be yourself and just do what you want anyway. I think

“Being a teenager is a good time to develop the skills to help others and those skills will stay with you for your whole life.”

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people who criticize should start finding confidence within themselves first. If you become strong and are happy within yourself, you can make others happy. My mum always says be a glass-half-full person. Try to look on the positive side; even when things seem bad, there’s always a way out of it. Try to get through it; look at all the good sides. One aspect that teenagers might feel a little bit unhappy about is that sometimes they are not taken seriously by adults and that isn’t a very nice feeling. I think adults should try to remember what it was like to be younger. Sometimes we will have to learn from our own mistakes; sometimes we have to learn from other people’s; but we often need to experience things and live through them first. I liked being in primary school because no one judged you. You

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could be yourself. You could wear what you want, and it didn’t matter. I found at the beginning of secondary school I started feeling, ‘Oh gosh, this person thinks I’m

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