Independent Publishers Group has added five publishers to its sales and distribution programs:
Purple Diamond Press, a children's publishing company founded by C.M. Harris, an author, disability advocate, and champion of inclusive storytelling. Purple Diamond publishes children's books that teach values like kindness, self-acceptance, empathy, and inclusion. Titles feature diverse characters. (Worldwide sales and distribution, effective June 1.)
Pierrot Books, a family-owned publishing house specializing in children's books that has been active in Central Europe since 1993. Pierrot Books focuses on educational books that are suitable for preschool children and primary-school students. (Expanding into North America with IPG, effective July 1.)
Editorial Rubio, a Spanish educational publisher founded in 1956 that focuses on learning workbooks and materials that have played a significant role in elementary education in Spain and beyond. Its picture books have stories that facilitate the development of skills related to fine motor skills and language, basic operations, and logical reasoning. (Effective June 1.)
Granica Publishing, founded more than 50 years ago and initially focusing on psychology and sociology titles. In the 1980s, Granica added essays, business books, management, marketing, coaching, neuroscience, and human resources, and now has expanded into children's and youth literature. (In North America, effective June 1.)
Armaenia Editorial, Madrid, Spain, which brings foreign literature from small or minoritarian countries to the Spanish-speaking world. Its mission is to amplify global voices by translating acclaimed works, fostering empathy, and expanding perspectives. (Effective June 1.)