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.
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.
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.
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.
ADHD Is Our Superpower
The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD
An empowering kids' guide to all aspects of an ADHD diagnosis.
Touch is Really Strange
A science-based graphic medicine comic exploring touch as a fundamental human experience, and why it is essential for health
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.
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.
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.
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.
Yoga Therapy for Diabetes
Manual for yoga therapists and yoga teachers on using yoga therapy for people with diabetes.
What I Do To Get Through
How To Run, Swim, Cycle, Sew, or Sing Your Way Through Depression
Honest personal accounts of the different hobbies or activities that helped individuals overcome or manage their depression.
The Nervous Knight
A Story about Overcoming Worries and Anxiety
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.
My Intense Emotions Handbook
Manage Your Emotions and Connect Better with Others
Hell Yeah Self-Care!
A Trauma-Informed Workbook
An activity-based reflective journal to build self-care into your daily life.
Sylvia and Marsha Start a Revolution!
The Story of the Trans Women of Color Who Made LGBTQ+ History
A picture book about the trans women of colour who started an LGBTQ+ revolution.
The Trans Self-Care Workbook
A Coloring Book and Journal for Trans and Non-Binary People
A colouring book and journal for the trans and non-binary community, with practical advice and creative exercises to promote wellbeing.
Riley the Brave - The Little Cub with Big Feelings!
Help for Cubs Who Have Had A Tough Start in Life
Picture book for children who have experienced trauma, to help them understand and cope with their feelings.
In Their Shoes
Navigating Non-Binary Life
A fun and feisty guide to living your best non-binary life, written by a rising star in the trans community.
All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum
Fresh, fun update to this classic bestseller, which playfully explains autism through pictures of cats.
Talking Consent
16 Workshops on Relationship and Sexual Education for Schools and Other Youth Settings
Activities and workshops to facilitate discussion with young people around consent, sex and related topics.
How to Be Ace
A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual
A humorous and honest graphic memoir of growing up and navigating life as asexual.