Independent Publishers Group has added seven publishers:
Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing, Los Angeles, Calif., which is dedicated to identifying and amplifying underrepresented voices, with a particular focus on women's stories. With roots in the entertainment industry, the company focuses on works with potential for adaptation, including film, television, and other experiential formats. Founders are Jeanell English and Tanya Sam. (Worldwide distribution effective June 1.)
Black Panel Press, St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada, a publisher of international graphic literature. They publish primarily one-shot graphic novels for mature audiences with a focus on biography and history. (Worldwide distribution, effective June 1.)
Shaherazad Shelves, New York, N.Y., which publishes Muslim books for adults and children, primarily fiction. Founded in 2021 by two sisters, Shaherazad Shelves aims to diversify bookshelves all over the world and dismantle the barriers of traditional publishing for low-income, immigrant, or religious minorities. (Worldwide distribution, effective July 1.)
Top Five Books, Oak Park, Ill., which was founded in 2008 with the mission of bringing exceptional fiction and nonfiction to discerning readers. Its current focus has been editions of classic public domain titles. Top Five also has a partnership with OA+D Archives, publishing titles about Frank Lloyd Wright and other architecture books. (Worldwide distribution, effective August 1.)
Type Eighteen Books, established in 2023 as a publisher of fiction that demonstrates a love of language, empathy, and a striving for understanding--great stories by unforgettable voices. Type Eighteen Books is also a home for stories neglected by traditional publishers due to experimental form or intent. (Distribution in the U.S. and Canada, effective September 1.)
Anjana Publishing, Hong Kong, a children's publisher of ancient and modern stories, whether tales of Hindu Gods and festivals or the mortals who overcome cancer and chronic pain. (Distribution in the U.S. and Canada, effective January 1.)
American Mythology, an intellectual property development company that specializes in company-owned, co-owned, and creator-owned comic books and other media. Key titles involve Return of the Living Dead, Zorro, Casper, Three Stooges, Pink Panther, and other classic comics. (Worldwide digital distribution, effective June 1.)