UBC Press proudly distributes Jessica Kingsley Publishers in Canada. A selection of JKP titles are available on our website. Find their full list at jkp.com. Canadian orders placed on jkp.com will be filled by our warehouse, UTP Distribution, and charged in Canadian dollars.
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.
The Mentally Healthy Schools Workbook
Practical Tips, Ideas, Action Plans and Worksheets for Making Meaningful Change
This is a hands-on whole-school guide to help staff identify their school's mental health strengths and weaknesses and what can be done to improve them. Packed with helpful tips and ideas, it provides both a framework and practical steps to evaluate and support the mental health and wellbeing of all learners, and staff, and to engage parents too.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diary
A Self-Help Diary with CBT Activities to Challenge Your OCD
Charlotte Dennis has experienced Obsessive Compulsive Disorder her entire life. From her own experiences with CBT she has created the Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Diary, a self-help guide full of activities to support those who experience OCD and are waiting for therapy, or to continue managing their obsessions and compulsions after therapy.
Trans Love
An Anthology of Transgender and Non-Binary Voices
An uplifting and empowering collection of writing about love, for and by trans and non-binary people.
Managing Meltdowns and Tantrums on the Autism Spectrum
A Parent and Caregiver's Guide
For parents of children with ASD (and other conditions) aged 2-9, who need advice on managing meltdowns. Offering simple and clear explanations of triggers for arousal and meltdowns, it is followed by clear strategies of how to deal with them to help the child, and the parent themselves.
Starving the Depression Gremlin
A Cognitive Therapy Workbook on Managing Depression for Young People
This is an accessible, practical workbook to help young people cope with depression.
Between You and Me
Personal Stories from Neuro-Diverse Couples
Twelve couples share their experiences including the challenges and benefits autism can bring to a relationship.
Uncomfortable Labels
My Life as a Gay Autistic Trans Woman
A candid, first of its kind insight into growing up as a gay trans woman with autism, undiagnosed until adulthood.
Crafting Meaningful Wedding Rituals
A Practical Guide
In-depth guide to designing and creating secular wedding ceremonies.
Overcoming Everyday Racism
Building Resilience and Wellbeing in the Face of Discrimination and Microaggressions
Offers practical steps to overcome the negative impact of racism on mental health.
Interfaith Worship and Prayer
We Must Pray Together
This insightful and important collection contains contributions from representatives of 12 religions, demonstrating how religions can be a powerful means of unity and compassion. It shows the benefits of bringing people from different backgrounds together, especially in a time of crisis.