IPG Adds Six Publishers to its Sales & Distribution Programs

October 7, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 7, 2024
Contact: Julia Dillman | Corporate Communications
312.337.0747 | [email protected]

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

Celebrating twenty years of publishing, PAPP International is an independent publishing house located in Montreal that proudly creates innovative and engaging books for both children and adults. PAPP is home to six imprints—Beaver Books, Papp Publishing, Imagine Publications, Récré-Jeux, Chouette Publishing, and CrackBoom! They provide reliable, quality titles and formats that have built them a name trusted by millions worldwide.

George Papp, CEO of PAPP, shared, “Our team here at PAPP is thrilled to join forces with IPG. This partnership allows us to realign Chouette and CrackBoom! Books, bringing their diverse and imaginative children’s stories to an even broader audience.”

“IPG is thrilled to work with PAPP for trade sales in the United States, including the highly regarded Chouette and CrackBoom! Imprints,” said Joe Matthews, CEO of IPG. IPG will distribute PAPP in the United States starting January 1, 2025.

Editorial Patmos is a Spanish-language publisher focused exclusively on Christian titles. Patmos began publishing Sunday School curriculum before growing to publish trade books on other Christian topics and study Bibles. They now publish a wide range of books, including Bibles, books for church leaders, academic books, children’s titles, and titles adaptable to secular markets for a general audience. Starting January 1, 2025, IPG will distribute Editorial Patmos in the United States and Canada.

IPG will distribute The Little Press worldwide beginning March 1, 2025. The Little Press is a traditional publisher out of New Jersey. They specialize in stories by debut and early career creatives, bringing new talent and new voices to children’s literature.

Siglo XXI Editores was founded in 1967 with the goal of disseminating knowledge and facilitating social and academic debate. They have an extensive Spanish-language catalog covering the humanities and social sciences. IPG will start distributing Siglo XXI Editores on January 1, 2025.

IPG began distributing Bruna Publishing on September 1, 2024. Bruna’s mission is to spark a passion for reading in children and young people by providing them with engaging and enriching stories that inspire their imagination, promote a love of literature, and encourage lifelong learning. They publish illustrated stories starring Bruna, a little dog exploring her emotions and navigating first experiences.

Starting January 1, 2025, IPG will distribute Rupa Publications in the United States and Canada. Rupa is based in India and has a long history of publishing a wide range of books, including nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Rupa has a loyal base of authors as well as a dedicated readership earned by their efforts to engage, entertain, move, and delight.

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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.