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.
The Bigger Picture Book of Amazing Dyslexics and the Jobs They Do
Funny and beautifully designed, packed with photos, this book puts amazing dyslexics and the jobs they do under the spotlight. The reader draws inspiration and insight from the stories which highlight the dyslexics' low and high points, people who inspired them, their coping strategies, strengths, eureka moments and advice to younger selves.
The Every Body Book
The LGBTQ+ Inclusive Guide for Kids about Sex, Gender, Bodies, and Families
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.
The Ice Cream Sundae Guide to Autism
An Interactive Kid’s Book for Understanding Autism
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.
Superparenting!
Boost Your Therapeutic Parenting Through Ten Transformative Steps
Transform your parenting and support your child's behaviour using Dr. Elliott's 10 superparenting steps
Take It as a Compliment
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.
Gender Explorers
Our Stories of Growing Up Trans and Changing the World
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.
Spectrums
Autistic Transgender People in Their Own Words
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.
The Parent’s Guide to Oppositional Defiant Disorder
Your Questions Answered
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.
How to Be Ace
A Memoir of Growing Up Asexual
A humorous and honest graphic memoir of growing up and navigating life as asexual.
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.
All Cats Are on the Autism Spectrum
Fresh, fun update to this classic bestseller, which playfully explains autism through pictures of cats.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hell Yeah Self-Care!
A Trauma-Informed Workbook
An activity-based reflective journal to build self-care into your daily life.
My Intense Emotions Handbook
Manage Your Emotions and Connect Better with Others
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.
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.
Yoga Therapy for Diabetes
Manual for yoga therapists and yoga teachers on using yoga therapy for people with diabetes.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Touch is Really Strange
A science-based graphic medicine comic exploring touch as a fundamental human experience, and why it is essential for health
ADHD Is Our Superpower
The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD
An empowering kids' guide to all aspects of an ADHD diagnosis.
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.
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.
The Autism Detective
Investigating What Autism Means to You
Interactive children's book that enlists you to join detectives in their autism investigation.