IPG Adds Four Publishers to its Sales & Distribution Programs

October 14, 2025

CHICAGO – Independent Publishers Group (IPG) is pleased to announce the addition of four new publishers to its sales and distribution programs.

Ditty Bird is a UK-based company specializing in the design, development, and manufacturing of engaging sound books for children. Their main products are innovative, interactive musical books that engage children and encourage them to explore the world of literature and melody. Ditty Bird is family owned, and based on experiences with their own kids, believe in the magic of storytelling and the power of music to captivate young minds. Their books inspire a love for reading and learning in children all around the world. With a diverse catalog of over 40 books, Ditty Bird has established a strong presence in the global market. IPG will expand their distribution and sales in the US and Canada starting October 2025.

Also starting with IPG in October 2025 is Paizo. Paizo is a publisher of the award-winning Pathfinder Roleplaying Game, Pathfinder Adventure Card Game, Pathfinder Tales novels, Starfinder science-fantasy roleplaying game, as well as numerous board games and accessories. In the 15+ years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and has grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. This well established publisher ornaments their collection with Paizo.com, a leading online hobby retail store, offering tens of thousands of gaming products from a variety of publishers to customers all over the world. The website is also a portal for Paizo's organized play campaigns and Pathfinder and Starfinder communities.

Monstrous Books is an independent publisher specializing in horror, science fiction, and fantasy. James Aquilone, the editor of Classic Monsters Unleashed and Kolchak: The Night Stalker’s 50th anniversary graphic novel, founded Monstrous Books in 2022. Their graphic novel list is growing with some exciting new titles on the horizon. IPG will represent Monstrous Books’ sales and distribution starting in October 2025.

Starting up with IPG in November of this year is Crown House Publishing. Crown House Publishing is a small independent publishing house specializing in the areas of Education, Coaching, Business Training and Development, Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP), Hypnotherapy, Psychotherapy, Counseling, Self Help, Mind Body Spirit and Personal Growth. Their highly skilled and creative team are proud to be working with authors to create highly informative, instructional, fun and often life-changing books. 

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About Independent Publishers Group:

Founded in 1971, IPG was the first organization specifically created for the purpose of marketing titles from independent presses to the book trade. Today, IPG’s wide reach into the book market includes distribution of both print and e-books from a wide array of publishers, digital printing and traditional publishing. With consistent growth year over year, IPG’s success has come from supporting and encouraging the growth of its publishing partners in the United States and worldwide. IPG was acquired by Chicago Review Press in 1987, and this acquisition formed the parent company Chicago Review Press, Inc., which now owns Chicago-based indie publishers Chicago Review Press and Triumph Books. IPG