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.
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
Touch is Really Strange
A science-based graphic medicine comic exploring touch as a fundamental human experience, and why it is essential for health
- Copyright year: 2021
ADHD Is Our Superpower
The Amazing Talents and Skills of Children with ADHD
An empowering kids' guide to all aspects of an ADHD diagnosis.
- Copyright year: 2021
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
The Autism Detective
Investigating What Autism Means to You
Interactive children's book that enlists you to join detectives in their autism investigation.
- Copyright year: 2021
The Best of Assigned Male
Internationally-acclaimed cartoonist Sophie Labelle offers a witty insight into the realities of being trans.
- Copyright year: 2021
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
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!
- Copyright year: 2021
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.
- Copyright year: 2021
The Trans Survival Workbook
Companion workbook and journal to the popular Trans Teen Survival Guide to help teens document their transition.
- Copyright year: 2021
The Ultimate Anxiety Toolkit
Everything You Need to Worry Less, Relax More, and Boost Your Self-Esteem
- Copyright year: 2021
Transitions
Our Stories of Being Trans
- Copyright year: 2021
ABC of Gender Identity
An A-Z of gender identities for kids age 5+ to help educate young readers on gender diversity.
- Copyright year: 2021
He's My Mom!
A Story for Children Who Have a Transgender Parent or Relative
An empowering picture book for 3 to 7 year olds about transgender parents and family diversity
- Copyright year: 2021
The Amazing Autistic Brain Cards
150 Cards with Strengths and Challenges for Positive Autism Discussions
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.
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Self-Employment
- Copyright year: 2021