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.
Autism and Masking
How and Why People Do It, and the Impact It Can Have
This book offers an in in-depth examination of how autistic people mask, why they do it and the impact it can have on their wellbeing. Combining the latest research with contributed case studies, it provides a thorough and illuminating introduction to this important but underserved area.
The Family Experience of PDA
An Illustrated Guide to Pathological Demand Avoidance
Eliza Fricker gets it. She knows how difficult PDA parenting can be, but she puts fun and humour back into it, despite the occasional mishaps! Humorous, quirky comic strips and empathetic writing will give essential advice and tips on how to navigate the challenges of PDA parenting.
Sensory Solutions in the Classroom
The Teacher's Guide to Fidgeting, Inattention and Restlessness
An essential read for teachers trying to understand sensory processing disorders to make their classrooms the ideal learning environment for SPD learners. Concise, with accessible scientific based information, loaded with activities and quizzes, even the busiest of teachers can learn about SPD with ease.
Help! I'm Addicted
A Trans Girl's Self-Discovery and Recovery
A powerful and frank account of a trans woman’s journey of recovery from addiction and depression. Beginning her journey the same year as she began her transition, Rhyannon Styles explores the simultaneous transitions in her life with searing honesty and insight.
Transitioning Later in Life
A Personal Guide
The first in-depth guide for people who are transitioning later in life
Ollie the Octopus Grief and Loss Activity Book
A Therapeutic Story with Activities for Children Aged 5-10
The Teacher's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance
Essential Strategies for the Classroom
This useful guide provides practical strategies to support teachers and learning support assistants working with children with pathological demand avoidance syndrome. It outlines ways to adopt a child-led approach to learning and assessment to engage and collaborate with pupils.
The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards
150 Cards with Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions
A set of cards to help children and teens recently diagnosed with autism to characterise and understand their diagnosis in a positive light. Comprising strengths and differences, with blank cards to be tailored to each individual, these cards can be used by practitioners to facilitate discussions with patients and families.
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
ABC of Gender Identity
An A-Z of gender identities for kids age 5+ to help educate young readers on gender diversity.
Transitions
Our Stories of Being Trans
The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit
Everything You Need to Worry Less, Relax More, and Boost Your Self-Esteem
The Trans Survival Workbook
Companion workbook and journal to the popular Trans Teen Survival Guide to help teens document their transition.
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.
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!
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.
The Best of Assigned Male
Internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Sophie Labelle offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans.
The Autism Detective
Investigating What Autism Means to You
Interactive children's book that enlists you to join detectives in their autism investigation.