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.
Neurodiversity in the Workplace
How neurodivergent individuals can find their place and thrive
The Autism-Friendly Guide to Pregnancy, Birth and the Fourth Trimester
Learning from Neurodivergent Leaders
How to Start, Survive and Thrive in Leadership
A business and leadership guide for neurodivergent leaders, and leaders of the future, with insight into finding your own leadership style, the unwritten rules of management, well being and self care, and holding open the door for others.
Beyond Bananas and Condoms
The LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Sex Education You Never Got at School
A shame-free, illustrated sex-ed guide for adults and young adults, that embraces queer, gender diverse and neurodiverse experiences, written by a qualified RSHE educator.
How to Understand Your Relationships
Step-by-Step Help for Children with ADHD
A Guide for Parents 2nd edition
The newly updated edition of the easy-to-follow six-step programme for anyone supporting children with ADHD. Incorporating the latest research, these tried and tested strategies will set you up to find the best ways to support your ADHD child and help them thrive.
The ADHD Teen Survival Guide
Your Launchpad to an Amazing Life
Bold, fun and vibrantly illustrated, this book is the ultimate guide for teens wanting to learn more about ADHD and how they can live their best life.
Talking the Talk About Autism
How to share and tell your story
Disclosing an autism diagnosis is an issue that pops up throughout people’s lives. This insightful book by leading autism advocate Haley Moss unpacks the challenges that disclosure presents at different stages from how to talk about autism with younger children and disclosing a child’s diagnosis, through to self-advocacy as an adult.
Selling Out the Spectrum
How Science Lost the Trust of Autistic People, and How It Can Win It Back
How did we get here and what happens now? Tackling the big questions in relation to autism and science, this book examines the problematic relationship between scientific research and disability, the controversial history of studies into the condition, and what science can do to restore faith in its practices for the autistic community.
The Creative Cognitive Therapy Method
Combining Traditional CBT with Art Therapy for Real Change
A complete guide to The Creative Cognitive Therapy Method, and how to teach it in clinical practice. CCTM is a ten-session course that combines art therapy interventions with CBT - taking a solution-focused, individualized approach to helping people manage their anxiety, addiction, depression and anger, and to improve their general wellbeing.
Ready Eddie Go! The Birthday Party
Finding out about parties with friends!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie goes to his friend Nina’s birthday party. He finds out what to expect at parties, as well as what he can do if they start to become a bit overwhelming. Eddie has a lot of fun with his friends!
Ready Eddie Go! Painting
Having fun with mess and mistakes!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie tries some painting - and finds out that its ok to get messy and to make mistakes. Art is all about enjoying yourself and having fun!
Ready Eddie Go! New Haircut
Knowing what to expect at the hairdressers!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie gets his hair cut. He learns what to expect at the barbers, and that getting his hair cut can be fun!
Ready Eddie Go! Dressing Up
Playing pretend and trying new ideas!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie plays dressing up with his friends, and finds out pretending can be fun rather than scary!
Ready Eddie Go! Boardgames
Learning all about winning and losing!
Part of the Ready, Eddie, Go! series, based on the TV show of the same name, in this book Eddie plays boardgames with his friends. He finds out about winning and losing, and how you can manage all the emotions that come with playing together.
All About PDA
An Insight Into Pathological Demand Avoidance
An enjoyable and highly informative introduction to the world of Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), accompanied by entertaining images of animals in the author’s popular style. This is the perfect overview of a little-understood and evolving condition, written for both PDA-ers, and those who support them.
A Different Kind of Parenting
Neurodivergent families finding a way through together
In this honest, heart-warming and supportive new book, The Sunday Times bestselling author and illustrator Eliza Fricker lifts parents of neurodivergent kids from the dark days of grappling with impenetrable systems, and shows them how life can become brighter.
The #ActuallyAutistic Guide to Building Independence
A Handbook for Teens, Young Adults, and Those Who Care About Them
An empowering guide for Autistic teens and young adults transitioning into adulthood, with tips on successful allyship for friends and family. With real-life experiences from the Autistic community, this encouraging book is what you need to ensure home, education, work, and social experiences support your independence in the best way possible.
Parenting When You're Autistic
Tips and advice on how to parent successfully alongside your neurodivergence
This clear, supportive guide explores the joys and challenges of parenting as an autistic person. Clearly-structured sections including self care, special interests, meltdowns and shutdowns, building relationships, avoiding burnout and more help you to navigate the tough parts of raising children and enjoy the rewards.
Monogamy? In this Economy?
Finances, Childrearing, and Other Practical Concerns of Polyamory
A practical guide to the questions that come in the later stages of polyamorous relationships - with chapters on parenting, finance, households, metamours and breakup plans.
Meet the Dyslexia Club!
The Amazing Talents, Skills and Everyday Life of Children with Dyslexia
A Grand Love
Stories for Grandparents of Transgender Grandchildren
A guide for grandparents of trans children, written by Janna Barkin - mother to a trans son, and advocate for gender diverse people and their families - with interviews and stories from grandparents and children, a glossary of terms related to gender identity and further resources and reading.
Young, Autistic and ADHD
Moving into adulthood when you’re multiply-neurodivergent
Autistic ADHDer Sarah Boon opens the door on what it’s like as a young autistic ADHDer. Sharing invaluable tips and tricks that she has picked up along the way, this book is a companion guide to thriving when multiply neurodivergent.
This is Who I Am
The Autistic Woman’s Creative Guide to Belonging
An explorative guide for women to help them work through the challenges arising from late autism discovery including understanding past behaviours, accessing support and developing a positive identity. Interweaving stories of lived experience with practical activities, this is the ideal dip-in/dip-out guide to achieving autistic self-acceptance.
Being Autistic (And What That Actually Means)
Written by autistic author, Niamh Garvey, with lively illustrations throughout, this is the ultimate guide for 8-12-year-olds to learn all about what being autistic actually means.
Conversations with Monsters
On mortality, creativity and neurodivergent survival
The Teen's Guide to PDA
An illustrated guide to PDA for teens, written by Laura Kerbey, an autism consultant with over 20 years experience, and illustrated by Sunday Times bestselling author and PDA parent Eliza Fricker. Chapters include: managing anxiety, family and friends, sex and relationships, risky behaviours and gender identity and sexuality.
Raising Capable Kids
The 12 Habits Every Parent Needs Regardless of their Child's Label or Challenge
A guide for parents to raising children who have been diagnosed as “different' - written by a parent and expert in educational psychology, with guidance on how to understand your child’s strengths and difficulties, set realistic and ambitious expectations and support and challenge them when needed.
Navigating PDA in America
A Framework to Support Anxious, Demand-Avoidant Autistic Children, Teens and Young Adults
A primer explaining the anxious, demand avoidant, autistic profile known as PDA and a framework for supporting a child, teen or young adult who fits this profile at home, school and in the community.
Just the Job!
A Light-Hearted Guide to Office Life for the Autistic Employee
A humorously illustrated guide to office life for the autistic employee, with advice on navigating the world of office-speak, endless meetings, workplace relationships, banter and bullying, to help you become the best advocate for yourself at work (and an expert on your non autistic colleagues).
Arriving Late
The lived experience of women receiving a late autism diagnosis
Autistic advocate, Jodi Lamanna, explores the voices of late diagnosed autistic women from across the world.
It Ain't Over Til the Bisexual Speaks
An Anthology of Bisexual Voices
An essay collection exploring the diversity of bisexual identity - as it relates to class, religion, ethnicity, religion, sex and politics - and how it can disrupt and challenge binary and exclusionary ways of thinking. Erudite, provocative, and wide-ranging, this is both a call to action and a middle finger to bi-erasure.
How to Raise Happy Neurofabulous Children
A Parents' Guide
Parenting any child is filled with its own wonders and challenges. This is an invaluable resource to gain insight and advice into raising autistic children, from a fellow parent. Easy to follow, supportive and refreshingly direct, this guide empowers you to explore what works best for you and your child.