About Us
For more than 30 years, Printers Row Publishing Group has captivated readers with interactive children’s books, activity kits, adult reference books, contemporary fiction and classic literature. With a growing list of new titles and more than 800 books in print, our seven imprints offer thoughtful and engaging content for readers of all ages in every stage of life. Our portfolio includes award-winning authors, talented designers and illustrators, and some of the most recognizable brands in entertainment, including Blippi, Disney, Harry Potter, Star Wars, Warner Bros., and more. Browse our imprints below to learn more about the storytelling that makes up Printers Row Publishing Group.
PRPG in the Community
Environmental Sustainability
Printers Row Publishing Group remains committed to finding and implementing sustainable production materials and methods to print our books. The majority of our books are currently printed on FSC paper, and we have started printing our best-selling Canterbury Classics with soy or mineral ink, which are much kinder to the environment. We will continue to explore options to increase our green footprint in the coming years.
Imprints
Canelo US
Canelo was founded in 2015 as an ebook and paperback publisher and is now one of the fastest-growing publishing companies in Europe. Canelo finds the best commercial storytelling and brings it to the widest possible audience – but with a new and fairer deal for authors. It takes the vibrant digital market seriously and isn’t afraid to innovate. Everything they do is informed not just by best practices, but a willingness to look afresh at the publishing process. They publish compulsively readable books with boldness, confidence and expertise.
Canterbury Classics
Whether you want to reread a classic or introduce a loved one to a timeless tale, Canterbury Classics gives old-school literature a new lease on life with modern covers, custom endpapers, and colorful leather binding. Both fiction and nonfiction works receive modern makeovers, earning their place on any color-coded bookshelf.
Dreamtivity
Dreamtivity inspires children to tap into their creative mindset at an early age. With a portfolio of powerhouse brands, including Crayola, Disney, Nickelodeon, Mattel, and more, Dreamtivity offers an array of craft and activity books guaranteed to delight any young artist. There is no shortage of titles that feature coloring, painting, sketching, stickers, or crafting, and parents will love the low prices.
Portable Press
Those with a penchant for obscure facts, bizarre stories, and astounding records come to Portable Press for all their trivia needs. Publisher of the annual best-selling Uncle John’s Bathroom Reader, Portable Press brings the fun and laughter to reference books via smirk-inducing dad jokes, top 10 lists, comic book-inspired historic biographies, and more.
Silver Dolphin Books
Silver Dolphin Books publishes award-winning titles that foster an interest in reading and creative expression for the younger generation. From cherished children’s book author Margaret Wise Brown to educational kits focused on STEM skills, Silver Dolphin’s collection of board books, readers, coloring books, and activity kits helps parents lay a foundation for learning that children can build upon for years to come.
Studio Fun International
Studio Fun International entices young readers with the beloved characters they see on TV and in their very own playroom. From Disney Princesses to YouTube sensation Blippi to Star Wars adventures and more, kids love seeing their favorite celebrities jump off the page. There is no shortage of star power in SFI’s music-playing books, magnetic play sets, and crafting and sticker activity kits.
Thunder Bay Press
Looking for a new hobby? Thunder Bay Press has you covered. Since 1990, this imprint has published book after book filled with pages of reference, knowledge, and innovative activities that put the mind and body to good use. From crocheting Star Wars characters to re-creating the recipes of Tolkien or tackling a highly detailed adult coloring book, there is an innovative title or activity kit for anyone who wants to broaden their leisure skills.