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.
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.
Building a Trauma-Informed Restorative School
Skills and Approaches for Improving Culture and Behavior
Everything educators need to know about developing trauma-informed restorative practices in their education settings. Includes the theory and philosophy of restorative approaches and being trauma-informed, the five restorative skills, and how these can be put into practice. All strategies are appropriate for those who have experienced trauma.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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 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.
My Trans Parent
A User Guide For When Your Parent Transitions
When a parent transitions, the whole family transitions. Providing tips and advice, information on gender identity and transitioning, and a wealth of real-life stories, this book will guide you through your relative's transition, and your own.
Life Will Never Be Dull
The Little Book of Autism Adventures
A light-hearted illustrated book that depicts the everyday (and occasionally exceptional!) experiences of raising a child with autism. The charming pictures and wise words within are a source of comfort, solidarity and humour for all autistic families.
Launching Your Autistic Youth to Successful Adulthood
This book addresses the concerns parents of autistic teenagers may have as their child transitions to adult life. It explores specific aspects of adult life such as independence, employment and social life, and offers practical solutions for common transition-related challenges such as finding suitable living arrangements and financial planning.
Being a Super Trans Ally!
A Creative Workbook and Journal for Young People
The ultimate toolkit for any young person aged 10+ to help them become an ally who listens, supports and advocates for their trans, non-binary and gender expansive friends and family.
Autism, Bullying and Me
The Really Useful Stuff You Need to Know About Coping Brilliantly with Bullying
This accessible guide for autistic children and teens is full of advice for coping successfully with bullying. It helps the reader understand what bullying is and debunks myths such as 'bullying makes you stronger'. It also lays out self-empowering strategies and practical tips on how to deal with situations where they are being bullied.
The Kids’ Guide to Getting Your Words on Paper
Simple Stuff to Help You Develop the Skills and Strength for Writing
This fun guide supports kids age 7-12 to take control of their own writing difficulties, through worksheets and activities for building strength, coordination and stamina. As their skills improve, so too will their confidence and attainment. Illustrated throughout and with a quiz and handy checklists to track progress.