Consortium Announces Five New Publishers for Distribution

MINNEAPOLIS, MINN (October 27, 2025)-Consortium® Book Sales & Distribution, an Ingram Publisher Services LLC ("IPS") brand, announces five new publishers for the Spring 2026 season. Peirene Press commences distribution on November 15, 2025. Callwey, Difference Engine, and TESOL International Association commence distribution on January 1, 2026, and County Highway commences distribution on February 1, 2026.

"We're proud to close out Consortium's 40th anniversary year by welcoming five outstanding new publishers," said Julie Schaper, Vice President of Ingram Publisher Services - Consortium. "These independent presses reflect the rich diversity of genres and perspectives that Consortium is known for championing."

Based in Munich, Germany, Callwey is a family-run publishing house founded in 1884. Callwey publishes books on lifestyle, cooking, gardening, architecture, interior design, fashion, travel and more with an emphasis on high-quality content, experienced authors and photographers, and creative design. Notable titles include Urban Jungle and A Taste of Rome.

Panamerica, along with its mass market division Hard Cider Press, is the book publishing arm of County Highway, a national magazine in the form of a 19th-century local American newspaper. The imprint is a haven for literary fiction, nonfiction, and reportage that features a mix of high and low subject matter and voices; deadpan and absurdist humor; the tragedies and triumphs of ordinary people living alongside their neighbors; and the ability to invent and populate new worlds. Forthcoming releases include Bloodline and Life Sentences by comedian Martin Mull.

Difference Engine is an award-winning comics publisher based in Singapore. Inspired by stories from Asia, Difference Engine is committed to publishing diverse, well-written, and beautifully illustrated comics of all genres and for all ages. They collaborate closely with Southeast Asian creators, both new and experienced, with genuine and thought-provoking ideas to share. Notable releases include To the Last Gram and the trilogy Amazing Ash & Superhero Ah Ma.

Peirene Press is an independent publisher of new voices and great books from across the world headquartered in Bath, England. Peirene has been a key player in the thriving UK independent publishing scene for fifteen years, publishing books from over 25 countries and 20 different languages, and their books have been listed for significant literary and translation prizes, including the International Booker Prize. Notable titles include Marzahn, Mon Amour, which won the Dublin Literary Award in 2023, and Supporting Act.

TESOL International Association is the trusted global community for expertise in English language teaching, serving educators by providing programs, tools, and resources. TESOL Press is based in Alexandria, Virginia, and publishes the latest in research, practice, and pedagogy on a variety of topics within the English language teaching field. Bestselling publications include The 6 Principles for Exemplary Teaching of English Learners: Grades K-12, Second Edition and the No-Prep Activity Cards for English Language Teaching series.

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Consortium®, a brand of Ingram Publisher Services LLC ("IPS"), is home to a community of award-winning publishers that believe in the power of independent voices. Consortium grew out of a small book wholesaling cooperative in 1985 to become a full-service distributor, quickly earning a reputation as an advocate for independent publishers. Consortium now represents more than 130 independent publishers from the United States, Canada, Europe, Australia, India, and Africa enabling them to successfully reach the trade, library, and academic markets for their books. Consortium understands the importance of ideas, and its goal as a distributor is to introduce those ideas-some that may otherwise not be discovered-to the widest possible audience. For more information, please contact Kristina Hall at [email protected].

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