IPG Adds Four Publishers to its Sales & Distribution Programs

September 29, 2025

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

Clever Publishing was founded in 2010 with the purpose of changing children's lives for the better. They create a world full of fascinating experiences for families through our books, games, sets, and series. Clever Publishing is mission driven, and seeks to connect to the needs of busy parents and aims to enrich the time spent with their children. Focusing on Pre-school and Edutainment, they've developed a wide range of innovative formats with modern teaching techniques. Since kids of all ages love to read, touch, and play while learning, their program includes something for a diverse age range as well. They present products that are fun, entertaining, and vibrant. Clever is a modern and educational publisher that strives to always emphasize the importance of first experiences. IPG will begin sales and distribution in January 2026.

Left Field Publishing is a forward-thinking book publishing company dedicated to combining the best elements of traditional and independent publishing. Co-founded by dream team Kristen Gilligan and Len Vlahos, their treatment of Left Field Publishing stems from their unique insider knowledge as industry veterans. The goal is simple: to bring the books and authors we love to market in a cost-effective way, while allowing them to retain control over their writing projects. Their vision is to reimagine what publishing can be—bold, collaborative, and purpose-driven—by amplifying genre-defying voices across fiction, non-fiction, YA and kids books. Because great books aren’t defined by a category. IPG will begin sales and distribution of Left Field starting with their first book to be published in November 2025.

Also starting up with IPG in November of this year is Future Books. As a global leader in specialist media, Future delivers trusted, expert content across their market-leading brands. From influential websites and magazines to captivating events and social spaces, they stand at the forefront of content creation and audience engagement, all underpinned by innovative technology and powerful data. Since starting Future in 1985, they’ve grown into a global media powerhouse. They have an impressive track record of expanding their audience across channels, now connecting with millions worldwide at every touchpoint.

Gospel Publishing House (GPH) is a Pentecostal Christian publisher owned and operated by The General Council of the Assemblies of God, located in Springfield, Missouri. GPH books are published primarily with the Assemblies of God and other Pentecostal and Charismatic readers in mind. Pentecostal books by and for Pentecostal people. They are a leading provider of Christian church supplies, ministry resources, and curriculum; specializing in Children's, Pastoral, and Youth ministry. IPG will begin sales and distribution in November 2025.

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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