IPG will sell and distribute Kodama starting June 1. Also starting June 1, UK-based Storm Publishing will be exclusively distributed by Two Rivers in North America, and independent children’s publisher Kalaniot Books will be distributed by Simon & Schuster.
Distribution
Distribution: IPG Adds Seven Publishers
IPG will distribute: Elizabeth & Minnie Publishing and Black Panel Press worldwide starting June 1; American Mythology digitally worldwide on June 1, 2025; Shaherazad Shelves worldwide starting July 1; Top Five Books worldwide starting August 1; Type Eighteen Books in the US and Canada starting September 1; and Anjana Publishing in the US and Canada on January 1, 2026.
Distribution: Gibbs Smith
Gibbs Smith will move their sales and distribution in the US and Canada to Simon & Schuster, effective January 1, 2026, starting with the publisher’s spring 2026 list. Up until now, Gibbs Smith has distributed its own titles and sidelines and offered distribution services to other indie publishers. Gibbs Smith president and publisher Suzanne Taylor says in the announcement, “Working with Simon & Schuster will increase our already strong reach into channels across the sales spectrum. We look forward to bringing our titles and sidelines into even more indie bookstores, key retail accounts, special markets, and an expanded international audience.”
Distribution: Consortium
On June 1, Creature Publishing, Studio 96 Publishing, and Pow Pow Press will be distributed by Consortium, and the American Counseling Association will join on July 1. As of April 1, the National Science Teaching Association is distributed by Consortium.
Distribution: AMP Comics
Simon & Schuster will sell and distribute AMP Comics globally starting in November of 2025.
Distribution: C&T Publishing
Simon & Schuster will distribute C&T Publishing in the US and Canada as of June 1.