Independent Publishers Group has added four new publishers to its sales and distribution programs:
Ditty Bird, the U.K. company that specializes in publishing sound books for children, mainly 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 company members' experiences with their own kids; it believes in the magic of storytelling and the power of music to captivate young minds. With a diverse catalog of more than 40 books, Ditty Bird has established a strong presence in the global market. Effective October in the U.S. and Canada.
Paizo, 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-plus years since its founding, Paizo has received more than 100 major awards and grown to become one of the most influential companies in the hobby games industry. It includes Paizo.com, an 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. Effective October.
Monstrous Books, a publisher that specializes in horror, science fiction, and fantasy and was founded in 2022 by James Aquilone, editor of Classic Monsters Unleashed and Kolchak: The Night Stalker's 50th anniversary graphic novel. Sales and distribution, effective October.
Crown House Publishing, a small independent publishing house specializing in education, coaching, business training and development, neuro-linguistic programming (NLP), hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, counseling, self help, mind body spirit, and personal growth. It aims to create highly informative, instructional, fun, and often life-changing books. Effective November.