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.
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.