Steve Jones, JKP Books
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Steve Jones, JKP Books
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Publishing Director @ Jessica Kingsley Publishers www.jkp.com - resources spanning health, social justice, mental health & more IG/TikTok/Twitter @Steve_JKPbooks Also love to run & swim
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The first review is in for Betsy de Thierry's Trauma Recovery Handbook! Love a review featuring the word 'PHENOMENAL'! www.amazon.co.uk/Trauma-Recov... @betsydethierry.bsky.social @traumarecoveryuk.bsky.social
"As both a parent of a young adult with FASD and a psychologist who works with families affected by it, I can say this is one of the most validating and useful books I’ve read on the topic." - Michael Harris on Raising Kids and Teens with FASD by Barb Clark is out now! us.jkp.com/.../raising-....
October 27, 2025 at 11:55 AM
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England. Here at CILIP we hope that means trained library staff too #GreatSchoolLibraries
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Rachel Reeves pledges a library in every primary school in England
Exclusive: Chancellor also set to unveil plans to get young people back into work in party conference speech
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September 29, 2025 at 8:47 AM
New Occupational Therapy books for your shelf! #occupationaltherapy #OTTalk #OT r.news.jkp.com/tr/mr/DhC2bh...
September 24, 2025 at 4:40 PM
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I generally get booked pretty in advance but just had a change in leave plans so now have 2 possible virtual dates available in November for training or a day of thinking spaces or creative consultancy- pop me an email at karen@safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk if want to discuss.
September 19, 2025 at 9:11 AM
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We’ve just launched our first Substack post! It’s all about stories, reading, and why they still matter – even in an age of scrolling and short attention spans. Have a read, and if you like what we’re about, subscribe for the occasional warm and thoughtful update. Read here: shorturl.at/EzVIB
July 21, 2025 at 3:34 PM
From bubbles, balloons, and blocks to ghosts, monsters, and squiggles, this book offers a wealth of activities that help children to express their feelings and experiences while feeling safe and supported. #communicationtools #lifestorywork www.amazon.co.uk/Communicatio...
Communication Tools for Working with Traumatized Children and Teens: Creative Ideas and Interventions for Relational Practice: Amazon.co.uk: Rose, Richard, Nicholls, Hazel: 9781805012900: Books
Buy Communication Tools for Working with Traumatized Children and Teens: Creative Ideas and Interventions for Relational Practice Illustrated by Rose, Richard, Nicholls, Hazel (ISBN: 9781805012900) fr...
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September 10, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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@sarasiobhan.bsky.social the A to Z is promoting flourishing lives 😃

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March 24, 2025 at 3:47 PM
NEW on the JKP blog - What does it actually feel like to move into a stranger's home as a fostered child?
Find out from those who've been there - bit.ly/4mJui8z

#fostering #FosterCare #FosterFamily #FosterParent #CareExperienced
The Insider's Guide to Foster Care - JKP Blog
'The Insider's Guide to Foster Care' brings the voices of care-experienced authors to the forefront, sharing first-hand knowledge and advice.
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September 10, 2025 at 9:26 AM
Publishing news this week - The Reading Agency founder urges the trade to reconsider what reading looks like as nearly half (46%) of UK adults struggle to focus on reading due to distractions around them www.thebookseller.com/trade-interv... #reading #publishing #attention
September 8, 2025 at 9:48 AM
Spent some quality time on Thursday in the very excellent Wellcome Trust bookshop in Euston as part of Hachette UK's Big Day Out, visiting bookstores around the UK. A masterclass in curation covering all things health, wellbeing, medicine and social justice (& including some JKP classics)
September 5, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Check out JKP's latest #socialcare #socialwork newsletter here! Features exclusive blogs & new book news r.news.jkp.com/tr/mr/RY5ulu...
A straight-talking guide to life on the front line of social work and child protection, grounded in the author's decade-long experience.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Publishing news: Russian publishing house to face charges of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’ novayagazeta.eu/articles/202...
Yet another Russian publishing house to face charges of promoting ‘LGBT propaganda’ — Novaya Gazeta Europe
A Moscow court is to press charges against the publishing house New Literary Observer (NLO) for promoting “LGBT propaganda”, independent news outlet Mediazona reported on Tuesday.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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We welcome @dmcmenemy.bsky.social to lead our new #IntellectualFreedom Committee. "Society needs strong, confident and trustworthy voices speaking up for everyone’s rights, including access to information and freedom of expression." Thanks @thebookseller.com ⤵️
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CILIP launches Intellectual Freedom Committee to ‘counter disturbing effects of censorship’
The Chartered Institute of Library and Information Professionals (CILIP) has launched a new Intellectual Freedom Committee to help library professionals “counter the disturbing effects of censorship”.
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August 21, 2025 at 1:26 PM
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See safehandsthinkingminds.co.uk for more on my books, cards, modules, resources, training, & thinking spaces on developmental & relational trauma, loss, creative & expressive tools; adversity, healing, culturally, dignity, & trauma-informed, infused, & responsive systems; therapeutic re-parenting..
November 20, 2024 at 8:36 PM
We offer a wide range of resources designed specifically to support Therapeutic Parenting and the PACE model. Learn more here - bit.ly/4fBV1AX

#PACE #TherapeuticParenting #ChildTrauma #ChildhoodTrauma #Fostering #Adoption #SocialWork #SocialCare #TraumaInformed
August 20, 2025 at 8:40 AM
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☀️ Summer Sale! Get Nurturing Your Autistic Young Person by our CEO Cathy with 25% off until 19th August. Get your copy https://bit.ly/NYAYPJKP 📚
August 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Publishers and authors win US book-banning case in ‘sweeping victory for the right to read’ www.thebookseller.com/news/publish... via ‪@thebookseller.com‬
Publishers and authors win US book-banning case in ‘sweeping victory for the right to read’
A federal judge has ruled that part of a Florida law used to remove books by the likes of Toni Morrison and John Green from schools is “overbroad and unconstitutional” in what is being heralded as a “...
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August 18, 2025 at 9:34 AM
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This Alex Partridge podcast on How I Harnessed My ADHD To Create LADBible features reading from his bestselling book, Now It All Makes Sense podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Bonus Episode: How I Harnessed My ADHD To Create LADBible (A reading from my new book)
Podcast Episode · ADHD Chatter · 18/01/2025 · 24m
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August 7, 2025 at 9:52 AM
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NEW review of Messy Social Work by @richdevine.bsky.social courtesy of NAFP, Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers #socialwork #fostering #childprotection www.nafp.org.uk/articles/boo...
Book review: Messy Social Work by Richard Devine
Reviewed by Katie Sell, Blue Sky Fostering
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August 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
NEW review of Messy Social Work by @richdevine.bsky.social courtesy of NAFP, Nationwide Association of Fostering Providers #socialwork #fostering #childprotection www.nafp.org.uk/articles/boo...
Book review: Messy Social Work by Richard Devine
Reviewed by Katie Sell, Blue Sky Fostering
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August 13, 2025 at 10:22 AM
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Social workers! New and exclusive to the JKP website, this discounted book bundle brings together four powerful resources. Save over 20% when you buy the bundle.
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#SocialWork #SocialCare #SocialWorkers #SocialWorkMatters #SocialWorkLife #FamilySocialWork
Children and Families Social Work Bundle
Available only on the JKP Store  Looking to strengthen your practice with children and families? This essential bundle brings together four powerful resources to help you connect, communicate, and cre...
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July 7, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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I have been sitting on this news for MONTHS and I am so excited to finally share the title of my book “The South Asian Guide to Healing: Breaking the Cycle of Trauma” which will be published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers!

Thank you all for your support! ❤️
July 25, 2025 at 7:54 PM
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My new book publishes on the 21st August and it has ALL the Indexes. 😂 Lists make me happy
#Autistic
Published with Jessica Kingsley/ Hachette.
August 10, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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‘The young person’s guide to autistic burnout’ is available from Jessica Kingsley Publishers, Amazon, Waterstones and many other book sellers.

uk.jkp.com/products/the... The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout | Jessica Kingsley Publishers - UK
July 23, 2025 at 8:38 PM