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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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The Every Body Book

The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An illustrated LGBTQ+ inclusive kid's guide to sex, gender and relationships education that includes children and families of all genders and sexual orientations, covering puberty, hormones, consent, sex, pregnancy and safety.

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The Ice Cream Sundae Guide to Autism

An Interactive Kid’s Book for Understanding Autism

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This is a book for children aged 7-11 that explains the different ways autistic brains work. The book uses ice cream flavours to represent various aspects of autism such as difficulties with language, social interaction and rigidity of thinking. It includes illustrations and workbook activities to help children cement their understanding of autism.

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Superparenting!

Boost Your Therapeutic Parenting Through Ten Transformative Steps

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Transform your parenting and support your child's behaviour using Dr. Elliott's 10 superparenting steps

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Take It as a Compliment

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

After interviewing and receiving anonymous messages from women and men across the globe who have experienced sexual abuse and harassment, Maria Stoian has illustrated their experiences in this powerful collective graphic memoir to express the complex emotions felt by victims of sexual abuse and explore what needs to change.

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Gender Explorers

Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

In this life-affirming, heartening and refreshing collection of interviews, young trans people offer valuable insight and advice into what has helped them to flourish and feel happy in their experience of growing up trans.

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Spectrums

Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This collection of personal essays examines the intersection of autism and gender diversity. Written by trans autistic people from across the globe, these stories highlight their varied experiences of coming out, college and university life, accessing healthcare, physical transition, friendships and relationships, sexuality, pregnancy, parenting, and late life self-discovery.

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The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder

Your Questions Answered

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This parenting guide to ODD offers expert information on your child's condition, provides insight and empathy to what they are going through, and equips and empowers you to make practical changes in your parenting approaches.

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How to Be Ace

A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A humorous and honest graphic memoir of growing up and navigating life as asexual.

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Talking Consent

16 Workshops on Relationship and Sexual Education for Schools and Other Youth Settings

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Activities and workshops to facilitate discussion with young people around consent, sex and related topics.

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All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Fresh, fun update to this classic bestseller, which playfully explains autism through pictures of cats.

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In Their Shoes

Navigating Non-Binary Life

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A fun and feisty guide to living your best non-binary life, written by a rising star in the trans community.

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Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!

Help for Cubs Who Have Had A Tough Start in Life

By Jessica Sinarski; Illustrated by Zachary Kline
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Picture book for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand and cope with their feelings.

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The Trans Self-Care Workbook

A Coloring Book and Journal for Trans and Non-Binary People

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A colouring book and journal for the trans and non-binary community, with practical advice and creative exercises to promote wellbeing.

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Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!

The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A picture book about the trans women of colour who started an LGBTQ+ revolution.

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Hell Yeah Self-Care!

A Trauma-Informed Workbook

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An activity-based reflective journal to build self-care into your daily life.

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My Intense Emotions Handbook

Manage Your Emotions and Connect Better with Others

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The Nervous Knight

A Story about Overcoming Worries and Anxiety

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A gently humorous, illustrated picture book for ages 5+ telling the story of a nervous knight's anxiety and how they learn to overcome it.

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What I Do To Get Through

How To Run, Swim, Cycle, Sew, or Sing Your Way Through Depression

Foreword by Cathy Rentzenbrink; Edited by Olivia Sagan and James Withey
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Honest personal accounts of the different hobbies or activities that helped individuals overcome or manage their depression.

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Yoga Therapy for Diabetes

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Manual for yoga therapists and yoga teachers on using yoga therapy for people with diabetes.

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Living at the Speed of Light

Navigating Life with Bipolar Disorder, from Depression to Mania and Everything in Between

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A no-nonsense guide to living with bipolar disorder, combining practical advice and the author's lived experience.

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Mission Dyslexia

Find Your Superpower and Be Your Brilliant Self

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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.

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Queerly Autistic

The Ultimate Guide For LGBTQIA+ Teens On The Spectrum

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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.

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Top To Bottom

A Memoir and Personal Guide Through Phalloplasty

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A witty, practical and insightful memoir and guide to the emotional and physical journey of having phalloplasty.

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Touch is Really Strange

By Steve Haines; Illustrated by Sophie Standing
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A science-based graphic medicine comic exploring touch as a fundamental human experience, and why it is essential for health

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ADHD Is Our Superpower

The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An empowering kids' guide to all aspects of an ADHD diagnosis.

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Fat and Queer

An Anthology of Queer and Trans Bodies and Lives

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A radical, first of its kind anthology exploring the intersection of fat and queer identities.

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The Anxiety Book for Trans People

How to Conquer Your Dysphoria, Worry Less and Find Joy

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Personal advice and anecdotes on managing and coping with anxiety as a trans and/or non-binary person.

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The Autism Detective

Investigating What Autism Means to You

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Interactive children's book that enlists you to join detectives in their autism investigation.

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The Best of Assigned Male

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Sophie Labelle offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans.

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Trans Pride

A Coloring Book

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Why Can't You Hear Me?

Our Autistic Daughter’s Struggle to Be Understood

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A powerful book showing the importance of providing better support for women with complex and critical needs, following the tragic death of Colette McCulloch.

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Riley the Brave Makes It To School

A Story with Tips and Tricks for Tough Transitions

By Jessica Sinarski; Illustrated by Zachary Kline
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A story for when kids just don't want to go to school - with help for grown-ups!

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The Sibling Survival Guide

Surefire Ways to Solve Conflicts, Reduce Rivalry, and Have More Fun with your Brothers and Sisters

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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.

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The Trans Survival Workbook

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Companion workbook and journal to the popular Trans Teen Survival Guide to help teens document their transition.

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The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit

Everything You Need to Worry Less, Relax More, and Boost Your Self-Esteem

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Transitions

Our Stories of Being Trans

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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ABC of Gender Identity

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An A-Z of gender identities for kids age 5+ to help educate young readers on gender diversity.

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He's My Mom!

A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative

By Sarah Savage; Illustrated by Joules Garcia
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An empowering picture book for 3 to 7 year olds about transgender parents and family diversity

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The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards

150 Cards with Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

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.

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