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As the largest distributor of Spanish-language books in the U.S., IPG takes a special interest in the trends we see in that market—and demand is not slowing down! Here, IPG’s Spanish Sales Representative Kelsey Wayne walks us through the Spanish-language market’s presence at American Library Association‘s Annual Conference in sunny Orlando, Florida, and how IPG fits in.
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June is Audiobook Month! To celebrate, IPG is pleased to announce that we now distribute audiobooks into the Trade, Library, and School markets. Over the past 6 months, we have been reaching out to the audiobook market to create relationships, and we’d like to introduce you to those new partnerships!

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Two weeks ago the IPG staff, inspired by Book Expo America returning to our beautiful city of Chicago, came together in what can only be called a feat of publishing endurance. Dubbed by many as the “three-ring circus” of publishing, we set out to tackle our annual IPG Publisher Summit, bi-annual Sales Conference, and the largest trade … Read More »

Over 25,000 publishing professionals flocked to “the most creative city in the world” this April to learn, exhibit, and make connections. The London Book Fair celebrated its 45th anniversary this year in a big way—and IPG was there for it all.
Here, CEO Joe Matthews shares his biggest takeaways from his trip across the pond.
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Maria Dismondy, Owner of Cardinal Rule Press discusses her transition from education to publishing, her social media strategy, and her new book with NFL Superstar Stephen Tulloch.
IPG: How did Cardinal Rule Press come to exist?
Maria Dismondy: I was a classroom teacher for over a decade, and I noticed a great need for books on self-esteem and bullying. After plenty of searching … Read More »

Michelle Halket, Publisher, Central Avenue Publishing, shares her unique insight as a digital pioneer. We discuss the early days of digital publishing, the breadth of social media marketing, and the flexibility that comes from being an independent publisher.
IPG: Can you tell me a little about how Central Avenue Publishing was started?
Michelle Halket: Unlike many in the publishing industry, … Read More »

We sit down with Pablo Martinez of Editorial Océano de México,  IPG’s largest Spanish-language publisher, to discuss the benefits of being a large international independent publisher, the ever-growing Latin American market, and the opportunities they expect to accompany this growth.
IPG: What differentiates Oceano from other publishers in Mexico?
Pablo Martinez: Oceano has the privilege of benefiting both … Read More »

Richard Cahan of CityFiles Press discusses the benefits of independent publishing, his love for Chicago, and how he and co-publisher Michael Williams choose the projects they love.
IPG:  Can you tell me a little about how CityFiles Press came to exist?
Richard Cahan: Michael Williams (left) and I met at my bookstore, CityFiles Arts and Books, in 2003. Michael had … Read More »

Dr. John Hutton, renowned child development researcher, pediatrician, literacy expert, author, and owner of blue manatee press and blue manatee children’s bookstore, sits down to discuss how he broke into the publishing industry, his work with The Reach Out and Read Program, and the effect that digital readers have on the brain development of a child.
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