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.
Yoga Therapy for Diabetes
Manual for yoga therapists and yoga teachers on using yoga therapy for people with diabetes.
Living at the Speed of Light
Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder, from Depression to Mania and Everything in Between
A no-nonsense guide to living with bipolar disorder, combining practical advice and the author's lived experience.
Mission Dyslexia
Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self
Fun illustrated book to improve self-esteem in dyslexic kids aged 7-11 and support them to develop their own strategies for learning through self-understanding.
Queerly Autistic
The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum
An inspiring survival guide for autistic LGBTQIA+ teens, sharing experience and advice oncoming out, consent, staying safe in relationships, communicating with family members, finding a community and practicing self-care.
Top To Bottom
A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty
A witty, practical and insightful memoir and guide to the emotional and physical journey of having phalloplasty.
Touch is Really Strange
A science-based graphic medicine comic exploring touch as a fundamental human experience, and why it is essential for health
ADHD Is Our Superpower
The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD
An empowering kids' guide to all aspects of an ADHD diagnosis.
Fat and Queer
An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives
A radical, first of its kind anthology exploring the intersection of fat and queer identities.
The Anxiety Book for Trans People
How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy
Personal advice and anecdotes on managing and coping with anxiety as a trans and/or non-binary person.
The Autism Detective
Investigating What Autism Means to You
Interactive children's book that enlists you to join detectives in their autism investigation.
The Best of Assigned Male
Internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Sophie Labelle offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans.
Why Can't You Hear Me?
Our Autistic Daughter’s Struggle to Be Understood
A powerful book showing the importance of providing better support for women with complex and critical needs, following the tragic death of Colette McCulloch.
Riley the Brave Makes It To School
A Story with Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions
A story for when kids just don't want to go to school - with help for grown-ups!
The Sibling Survival Guide
Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with your Brothers and Sisters
Why can't they just get along?! Child-focused strategies from bestselling author Dawn Huebner to help 9- to 12-year-olds live more peacefully with brothers and sisters.
The Trans Survival Workbook
Companion workbook and journal to the popular Trans Teen Survival Guide to help teens document their transition.
The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit
Everything You Need to Worry Less, Relax More, and Boost Your Self-Esteem
Transitions
Our Stories of Being Trans
ABC of Gender Identity
An A-Z of gender identities for kids age 5+ to help educate young readers on gender diversity.
He's My Mom!
A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
An empowering picture book for 3 to 7 year olds about transgender parents and family diversity