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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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Neurodiversity in the Workplace

How neurodivergent individuals can find their place and thrive

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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Accessing Autism Support

A Guide for Families

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Everything parent carers need to know about engaging with health, social care and education systems for autistic children and young people with developmental delay. Written by a highly experienced team of mental health professionals and parent carers, it shows you how to advocate for your child and create a support system for your family.

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Raising Kids and Teens with FASD

Advice and Strategies to Help Your Family to Thrive!

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Barb Clark shares her experiences raising a child with FASD - what she got wrong, what she got right, and what you can do to support your own family. Chapters include plain-English explanations of what FASD actually is, the strengths and struggles of kids with FASD, and strategies for keeping your head above water.

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Meet Me There, Another Time

Letters To Places That Queer and Trans People Left Behind

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Written with immense beauty and devastating power, this anthology brings together the letters and poetry of queer and trans authors writing to places and things they’ve had to leave behind. The collection includes the work of 70+ authors, and is edited by Lamda Literary award finalist Lexie Bean

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Welcome to AuDHD

The Ultimate Guide to Thriving as an Autistic ADHD Adult

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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The Parents’ and Professionals’ Simple Guide to PDA

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A short, informative guide for adults who are supporting children with a PDA profile, including parents, extended family members and professionals. The emphasis is on accessibility and demystification. There are engaging illustrations provided throughout.

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The Kids’ Simple Guide to PDA

By Laura Kerbey; Illustrated by Eliza Fricker
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Introductory guide to PDA for children, to help them understand PDA friends or family members. Readers are shown how it can feel to have PDA, and are given the opportunity to explore their own experiences too. Contains gentle age-appropriate advice and engaging illustrations.

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Step Bi Step

The Ultimate Guide for Bisexual, Pansexual and Queer Young People

By Laura Clarke; Illustrated by Laura Tubb
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

How do I survive and thrive as a bi+ young person? LGBTQIA+ sex educator Laura Clarke has the answers on everything from coming out, dating and sex to myths, misconceptions and biphobia. With advice from bi+ activists and influencers including Pearl Mackie, Megan Jayne Crabbe, and Sofie Hagen - and many more.

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Queer Latine Heroes

25 Changemakers from Latin America and the U.S. from History and Today

By Sofía Aguilar; Illustrated by Dali Valentino
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

An illustrated guide to notable queer Latine figures from history, for children 5+. With beautiful illustrations, short biographies, fun facts and glossary of key terms - this is the perfect resource for children and educators alike.

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Porn is Not Sex Ed!

A Young Person's Illustrated Guide to Debunking Sexuality Myths

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

This positive illustrated guide explores the impact of pornography and helps you form a deeper understanding of sex and sexuality. Exploring topics including consent, body image and safe sex as well as offering engaging activities, you will be well equipped to have healthy conversations around sex and navigate porn safely.

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Love Beyond Monogamy

How Polyamory Can Enrich Your Spirituality, Faith, and Relationships

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Using polyamory to cast a new light on faith and sexuality, this book reveals the richness that can come from reevaluating our relationships to ourselves, each other and our entrenched ideas about spirituality and queerness. By tracing key concepts across relationship-building and faith, the enriching potential of polyamory is revealed.

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Supporting Someone Polyamorous

FAQs About Non-Monogamy and Allyship for Family, Friends and Loved Ones

By Lola Phoenix; Foreword by Rachel Wright
Jessica Kingsley Publishers

A guide for family and friends of polyamorous people so that they can better understand and support their loved one. Advice includes: how to listen non-judgementally, how to show appropriate interest, and how to navigate meeting multiple partners.

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No Heels, No Problem

A Neurodivergent Survival Guide to Adult Life when you are Dyspraxic or ADHD

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

If you want to understand what dyspraxia or ADHD means to you as an adult, and a woman, this book is for you. It will support you in every part of your neurodiversity journey and help you understand what dyspraxia and ADHD mean to you as a woman, in your relationship with others, yourself and even your body.

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Lost and Now Found

A guide to understanding and accepting yourself for late-discovered autistic adults

Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Deeply personal stories from the authors and other autistic people in their thirties, forties, fifties and beyond to help readers explore late-discovered autistic identities.

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My Chair, My Rules

Jessica Kingsley Publishers
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