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 Seven Core Issues Workbook for Parents of Traumatized Children and Teens
A Guide to Help You Explore Feelings and Overcome Emotional Challenges in Your Family
Dealing with the Seven Core Issues of Adoption and Permanency has never been easier than with this Seven Core Issues workbook for parents. Based on the framework of the highly popular Seven Core Issues US model, this workbook will help parents, and their families identify and resolve their core issues and bring about healing.
Parenting Rewired
How to Raise a Happy Autistic Child in a Very Neurotypical World
Packed with lived-experience insight and easy-to-follow advice this transformative guide will change how you view the behaviour of your autistic child and challenge you to rewire your thinking to see the world through the autistic lens, giving you all the tools you need to not only parent your autistic child, but also to understand them
Me and My Dysphoria Monster
An Empowering Story to Help Children Cope with Gender Dysphoria
A beautifully illustrated picture book for young children about gender dysphoria, explaining what it is and how to deal with it. It contains a monster-themed short story and an accompanying guide for parents with terminology, the author’s experiences, and further information.
What Your Autistic Child Wants You to Know
And How You Can Help Them
Written by autistic academic and advocate, Maja Toudal, in collaboration with other autistic voices, this illuminating book explores a range of common situations and social interactions an autistic young person may experience and provides an insider’s guide into the child’s emotional life.
The Red Beast
Helping Children on the Autism Spectrum to Cope with Angry Feelings
Deep inside everyone, a red beast lies sleeping. The second edition of this vibrant, fully illustrated children’s storybook is written for children aged 4-9 has been updated with inclusive up-to-date language and new illustrations to make sure every child’s red beast can be tamed!
The A-Z of Survival Strategies for Therapeutic Parents
From Chaos to Cake
Shake It Up!
How to Be Young, Autistic, and Make an Impact
This book empowers autistic and neurodivergent teens to be confident advocates for their needs and beliefs. Featuring a cast of dynamic young autistic voices, this book provides tips, advice and a positive approach for neurodivergent teens making an impact.
Letters from the Grief Club
How We Live With Loss
The Panda on PDA
A Children's Introduction to Pathological Demand Avoidance
A positive and gentle introduction to PDA for children aged 3+. Panda describes the strengths and challenges of PDA, explaining how he finds it very hard to do what others ask him to do, but can thrive and live a playful, happy life when given the right support.
The Awesome Autistic Guide for Trans Teens
In this empowering guide, Yenn Purkis and Sam Rose set out honest advice and strategies to help autistic trans and/or gender divergent teens to thrive exactly as they are. Covering a huge range of topics including coming out, masking, building a sense of pride and much more, it is an essential resource for living happily and authentically.
The Asperkid's (Secret) Book of Social Rules, 10th Anniversary Edition
The Guide to Understanding Not-So-Obvious Neurotypical Social Norms for Autistic Tweens and Teens
My Black Motherhood
Mental Health, Stigma, Racism and the System
Where are the safe spaces for Black mums? Like many new mums, Sandra Igwe developed postnatal anxiety and depression, but found she was stereotyped and dismissed. Only by creating a community who “got it' did she find empowerment and joy. Sandra speaks out in the failings in the support that is meant to reach all mothers; but excludes Black women.
Beyond Pronouns
The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children
Facing Mighty Fears About Throwing Up
Warm, funny and factual, this book eases over-size fears about throwing up, helping 6-10-year-olds live happier lives. Supplemental tips for parents and caretakers ensure maximum effectiveness.
Wired Differently – 30 Neurodivergent People You Should Know
This empowering book showcases successful neurodivergent role models from the worlds of sport, art, science, music and more. Written by a stand-up comedian, with illustrated portraits, it highlights the incredible achievements of the 30 neurodivergent people you need to know and shows that their neurodivergent traits helped get them where they are.