UBC Press proudly distributes Jessica Kingsley Publishers in Canada. A selection of JKP titles are available on our website. If you're interested in a title not available on our website, please contact us or our distributor, UTP Distribution.
Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP) is a wholly independent company, committed to publishing books that make a difference.
The company was founded in 1987 in London by Jessica Kingsley and has grown since then to now publish over 250 books a year. JKP is known for long established lists on the autism spectrum, social work, and arts therapies. More recently they have published extensively in the fields of mental health, counselling, palliative care, and practical theology. JKP has a range of graphic novels across these subject areas, and books for children, on issues including bereavement, depression and anger. In 2016, JKP was awarded Independent Academic, Educational and Professional Publisher of the Year by the British Book Industry Awards.
In 2006 a new imprint, Singing Dragon, was born.
Sounds Fake But Okay
An Asexual and Aromantic Perspective on Love, Relationships, Sex, and Pretty Much Anything Else
Drawing on personal anecdotes and interviews with the ace community, Sarah and Kayla are here to help you unlearn the norms of an allo world, navigate and nurture your relationships, and become more confident in your aspec identity.
Perfectly Queer
An Illustrated Introduction
For allies and queer folks alike, delve a little further into all things LGBTQIA+ with this illustrated introduction. Full of clear information, activity pages, definitions and more, it covers topics including gender identity, assigned sex, sexual and romantic orientations, and common queer-ies.
Can't Not Won't
A Story About A Child Who Couldn't Go To School
Eliza Fricker gets it. Deceptively simple, endearing, humorous and emotional illustrations following a family managing the early stages of school avoidance are designed to help parents feel seen, and empathetic writing and guidance gives essential advice and tips on navigating school avoidance for parents and professionals alike.
Black and Dyslexic
An Anthology of Lived Experience from a Cultural Perspective
Am I Trans Enough?
How to Overcome Your Doubts and Find Your Authentic Self
Challenge your internalized transphobia and learn to embrace yourself, with words of wisdom and personal testimony from trans people from around the globe.
The Pocket Guide to Neurodiversity
A simple, accessible guide to neurodiversity, unpacking the four main diagnoses of autism, ADHD, dyslexia and dyspraxia. The book also explains some common co-occurring conditions, strengths and difficulties, and concepts such as spiky profiles, executive functioning and working memory.
I Will Die On This Hill
Autistic Adults, Autism Parents, and the Children Who Deserve a Better World
This book bridges the divide between #ActuallyAutistic activists and Autism Parents in the online community. Written by an author team with experience on both sides of the coin, Meghan Ashburn and Jules Edwards reflect on how they have resolved their differences to become firm friends, sharing insights and lessons learned along the way.
