Jessica Kingsley Publishers logo

 

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.

Showing 16-30 of 346 items.

Wellbeing with Willforce

Keeping Cool and Looking After Your Brain!

By Julie McNeill and Paul McNeill; Illustrated by Rossie Stone
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Join Willforce the dyslexia wellbeing superhero and learn how to look after your mental health. Packed with helpful hints and tips, these activities will help you think about your feelings and find ways to keep them balanced during the day. Relax, recharge, and become a dyslexia superhero!

More info

The Young Person’s Guide to Autistic Burnout

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Illustrated guide to autistic burnout, written for autistic teens. Explains in a supportive and engaging way what autistic burnout is, what causes it and how young people can recover.

More info

Positivity with Persisto

Building Your Self-Esteem and Coping When Things Get Tough!

By Julie McNeill and Paul McNeill; Illustrated by Rossie Stone
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Join Persisto the positivity and persistence hero in a journey to build your self-esteem! Packed with fun activities and handy hints, this workbook will help you build your own team and keep positive when dyslexia makes things tough.

More info

Different Like Us!

Inspiring Real-Life Stories from Kids Everywhere

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
More info

Creativity with Creatia

Using Your Dyslexic Strengths to Solve Problems!

By Julie McNeill and Paul McNeill; Illustrated by Rossie Stone
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Join Can-Do Creatia the creative problem-solving hero in a journey to use your dyslexic strengths in learning! Packed with fun activities and handy hints, this workbook will help you use your strengths and creative thinking when dyslexia makes things tough.

More info

Pave Your Way with Chronic Illness

A Self-Discovery Journal

By Pippa Stacey; Illustrated by Victoria Barron
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Not a wellness diary. Not a symptom-tracker. Instead, this bespoke journal offers a safe space where people with chronic illness can learn to look inwardly and reconnect with themselves in bitesize, energy-friendly ways.

More info

My History, My Gender, Me

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A beautifully-illustrated introduction to trans and non-binary people through history, for children aged 7+. Featuring Marinos the Monk, the Chevalier d’Eon, James Barry, Marsha P. Johnson, Lucy Hicks Anderson and more, this book explores the lives of gender-nonconforming icons and includes activities for kids to discuss with parents and educators.

More info

Life in the FASD Lane

Rossi’s Fabulous Guide to Navigating Your Teens and Young Adulthood

By Rossi Griffin; Illustrated by Tim Stringer; Foreword by Raja Mukherjee
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In this vibrant insight into life with foetal alcohol spectrum disorder, Rossi shares the tough bits, the highlights, and advice for other young people to live fabulously with FASD. Chapters from a specialist psychologist and Rossi’s birth mum give context for parents and professionals supporting young people living with FASD.

More info

Highly Sensitive People in an Insensitive World, 2nd edition

How to Create a Happy Life

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In this new edition of her bestselling guide on what it means to be a highly sensitive person, Ilse Sand encourages other highly sensitive people to embrace their unique creative potential. It is full of new activities to support wellbeing, cope with overwhelm and boost self-esteem for highly sensitive people.

More info

Hi World, I'm Dad

How Fathers Can Journey to Autism Awareness, Acceptance, and Appreciation

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A candid and compulsively readable guide to raising an autistic child, from the perspective of a single father. With an exploration of the challenges facing male carers in this space - from gatekeeping to traditional masculinity - this will help fathers, and all parents of autistic children, advocate for themselves and their children.

More info

Raising a Whole Child

A family guide to supporting autistic children into adulthood

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Navigating the journey of supporting an autistic teenager through to adulthood comes with many challenges. This book offers an holistic family view of how to face these challenges head-on, weaving personal anecdotes alongside practical advice so you can feel sure-footed in this next step of your parenting journey.

More info

Bravery Grows

A story for all children, including those with anxiety or selective mutism

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Exploring childhood anxiety and selective mutism, Bravery Grows tells the story of a young girl who is happy and confident at home but finds herself worried and quiet out of the house. This tale of facing fears and growing bravery muscles offers children aged 3+ the skills to overcome their own worries and practice brave talking.

More info

Notes From A Queer Cripple

How to Cultivate Queer Disabled Joy (and Be Hot While Doing It!)

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A how-to for the queer disabled community about dealing with ableism, making inclusivity mandatory, and how to experience queer crip joy. With advice on everything from sexual autonomy, self-pleasure, and sex workers, to date-prep and disability disclosure - this is both a self-care bible and an urgent call for the queer community to do better.

More info
Find what you’re looking for...
Stay Informed

Receive the latest UBC Press news, including events, catalogues, and announcements.


Read past newsletters

Publishers Represented
UBC Press is the Canadian agent for several international publishers. Visit our Publishers Represented page to learn more.