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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.

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Women and Girls on the Autism Spectrum, Second Edition

Understanding Life Experiences from Early Childhood to Old Age

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A cradle-to-grave guide to female autistic experience combining personal accounts with academic research, with chapters on childhood, education, employment, healthcare, gender identity and ageing.

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Autistic and Black

Our Experiences of Growth, Progress and Empowerment

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Kala Allen Omeiza explores what it means to be Black and autistic in this insightful and vitally important book. With contributions from across the world, this book dives deep into topics from BLM to anti-Black racism and mental health negligence.

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Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders

How to Start, Survive and Thrive in Leadership

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A business and leadership guide for neurodivergent leaders, and leaders of the future, with insight into finding your own leadership style, the unwritten rules of management, well being and self care, and holding open the door for others.

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Roots and Rebellion

Personal Stories of Resisting Racism and Reclaiming Identity

Foreword by Dr Arun Verma; By Various Authors; Edited by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

From the winners of the JKP Writing Prize, this anthology of stories speaks to the humanity and bravery found in resistance against racism and the various ways it can manifest. Spanning generations, cultures, and communities, these prize-winning personal essays explore what it means to reclaim identity through personal, heartfelt resistance.

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The Autistic Survival Guide to Therapy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Steph Jones uses her professional and lived experience to explore everything she wished she had have known about being autistic and in therapy. Covering everything from red flags, the often asked “is it autism or trauma?' and ableism in therapy, setting boundaries and investigating how therapists can become neurodivergent affirming.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Being Proud

Feeling Good About Who You Are

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide introduces autistic kids to the autistic community and promotes positive self-image by encouraging them to take pride in their identity and find their own place in the community.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Feelings and Emotions

Finding Your Comfort Zone

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide provides practical tips and guidance on how to regulate emotions and discover their comfort zone.

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The Awesome Autistic Guide to Other Humans

Relationships with Friends and Family

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This awesome guide provides practical tips and guidance on how autistic young people can form positive friendships and understand all the relationships in their lives!

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The Lifestyle Medicine Toolbox

Mind-Body Approaches for Health Promotion

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This practical resource provides professionals with a holistic toolbox on how to promote integrative lifestyle medicine with their clients. Focussing on the 6 primary lifestyle medicine factors of nutrition, exercise, sleep, stress, addiction and social connectedness, it promotes sustainable mind-body healing with actionable advice and strategies.

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Everyday Ways to Connect with Your Adopted or Fostered Child

Over 200 Quick and Simple Ways to Build Relationships and Open Conversations

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A lifeline for parents of adopted or fostered children looking for simple and easy to use therapeutic parenting ideas and activities. This book features creative strategies that will help you to nurture a strong connection with your child, based on trust, compassion, and safety.

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Rainbows, Unicorns, and Triangles

Queer Symbols Throughout History

By Jessica Kingsley Publishers
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An illustrated guide to LGBTQIA2S+ codes and symbols for children 5+. With an exploration of queer underground culture throughout history to the present day, and questions for further discussion, this is a perfect guide for parents and teachers alike.

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The OCD Recovery Journal

Creative Activities to Keep Yourself Well

By Cara Lisette and Phoebe Webb; Illustrated by Victoria Barron; Foreword by Ashley Fulwood
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

The OCD Recovery Journal is for anybody struggling to stay motivated while managing the challenges of OCD. With journaling prompts and creative activities to help you take control of your OCD and care for yourself in the process, this journal is yours to be as free and imaginative with as you wish.

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Caring for Prostate Cancer Survivors

A Biopsychosocial Approach in Physiotherapy and Oncology Practice

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This book provides a holistic and comprehensive approach to prostate cancer recovery by exploring the biological, surgical, psychological and social wellbeing of prostate cancer survivors. It is full of actionable advice, practical strategies and handouts, and includes a comprehensive and accessible Q&A by two esteemed urologists.

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Armchair Conversations on Love and Autism

Secrets of Happy Neurodiverse Couples

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

ACS counselling expert Eva Mendes takes us on a journey through 20 neurodiverse relationships and the unique strengths that drive them. Offering best practice advice and strategies on how to thrive in your relationship, Eva works to identify common themes amongst autistic relationships and irons out the widespread myths surrounding them.

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Forging Queer Leaders

How the LGBTQIA+ Community Creates Impact from Adversity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An inspirational guide to LGBTQ+ leadership, with a history of queer leadership, an exploration of how adversity can develop management superpowers and inspirational stories from queer leaders in diverse careers.

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How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children

A Parents' Guide

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Parenting any child is filled with its own wonders and challenges. This is an invaluable resource to gain insight and advice into raising autistic children, from a fellow parent. Easy to follow, supportive and refreshingly direct, this guide empowers you to explore what works best for you and your child.

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It Ain't Over Til the Bisexual Speaks

An Anthology of Bisexual Voices

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An essay collection exploring the diversity of bisexual identity - as it relates to class, religion, ethnicity, religion, sex and politics - and how it can disrupt and challenge binary and exclusionary ways of thinking. Erudite, provocative, and wide-ranging, this is both a call to action and a middle finger to bi-erasure.

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No Labels Here

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Just the Job!

A Light-Hearted Guide to Office Life for the Autistic Employee

Illustrated by Tim Stringer; By Maura Campbell and Debby Elley; Foreword by Sharon Didrichsen
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A humorously illustrated guide to office life for the autistic employee, with advice on navigating the world of office-speak, endless meetings, workplace relationships, banter and bullying, to help you become the best advocate for yourself at work (and an expert on your non autistic colleagues).

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Navigating PDA in America

A Framework to Support Anxious, Demand-Avoidant Autistic Children, Teens and Young Adults

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A primer explaining the anxious, demand avoidant, autistic profile known as PDA and a framework for supporting a child, teen or young adult who fits this profile at home, school and in the community.

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