Jessica Kingsley Publishers picks up two guides to autism advocacy
The John Murray Press division Jessica Kingsley Publishers has signed two books on autism, one an anthology of advice and the other a handbook for advocacy
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essica Kingsley Publishers has signed world rights for two books, including The #ActuallyAutistic Guide
YENN PURKIS AND ABOVE BARB COOK HAVE PENNED AN AUTISM HANDBOOK
to Advocacy by Jennifer Brunton and Jenna Gensic. Publishing on 21st February 2022, the book provides direct advice from the autism commu- nit on how to effectively advo- cate and ally with autistic people. The step-by-step guide discusses various aspects of how autism is perceived, explores how best to speak up for individual needs, and introduces advocacy for the wider autistic communit. There are more than 100 contributors to it, including established names such as Temple Grandin and Liane Holliday Willey. On the same date, the publisher will also release The Autism and Neurodiversit Self
Advocacy Handbook by Barb Cook and Yenn Purkis, billed as “the ultimate guide to self-advocacy for autistic people”.
The publisher said: “Writen by two autistic activists, this book will give you the tools and strategies to advocate for yourself in any situation. It covers specific scenarios, including work, school, family and relationships, as well as looking at advocacy for the wider communit, whether that’s through social media, presenta- tions or writing. Additionally, the book provides advice on building independence, developing your skills, standing up for others and resolving conflict.”
Written by two autistic activists, this book will give you the tools and strategies to advocate for yourself
JKP on The Autism and Neurodiversity Handbook
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Audio list Little Acorns launches
akhill Children’s, an audiobook imprint of Ulverscroft, has
announced a new brand identity, to be launched in April 2022. Developed by the in-house
marketing and design team, the rebrand includes a new name, Little Acorns, a new logo and the strapline “From Little Acorns mighty listeners grow”. There is also a dedicated social media plan, with an author roster to be revealed at a later date. The publisher said there would
be a greater emphasis on making the best children’s literature avail- able in audiobook format, with a continued focus on providing a diverse publication schedule. Rights executive Laura
Mayers, who will manage rights acquisitions, said: “I’m absolutely thrilled that our children’s audio list is rebranding in 2022. We have long championed the best stories for our younger listeners in our Oakhill Children’s list, and so the relaunch as Little Acorns will see our content go from strength to strength.”
Tiny Tree picks up disability advocate Andrews’ début
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ébut author Ben Andrews has signed a multi-book deal with publisher Tiny
Tree Children’s Books. Better Places is a series of
picture books aimed at helping children to think about how the world around them can be improved for the benefit of disa- bled people. Andrews, a disability rights
advocate who runs company Beyond Empower, took inspiration
from his own experience of having a blinding degenerative condition, Retinitis Pigmentosa, which involves the rapid deterioration of his eyesight. “We’re incredibly excited to
work with someone as passionate and creative as Ben is,” said James Shaw, Tiny Tree Children’s Books publisher and m.d., who acquired world rights direct from the author. He said: “That passion and creativity has driven this project from the very beginning and we are so proud to be working with Ben to bring this series to life”. Better Places will launch in
2022, with five titles currently written and the search for an illustrator underway. The books will be supported by additional online resources for schools and parents.
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