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Chicago Review Press Incorporated, the parent company of Chicago Review Press (CRP, www.chicagoreviewpress.com) and national distributor Independent Publishers Group (IPG, www.ipgbook.com), has acquired all 11 titles in the Bright Ideas for Learning series, originally published by Bright Ring Publishing, Inc. The acquisition will go into effect on July 1, 2017.

Chicago Review Press Incorporated, the parent company of Chicago Review Press (CRP) and national distributor Independent Publishers Group (IPG), has acquired Parenting Press (www.parentingpress.com). The acquisition will go into effect on January 1, 2017. Parenting Press was founded in 1979 by parent educator Elizabeth Crary. The Press's first title, written by Crary, was Without Spanking or Spoiling: A Practical Approach to Toddler and Preschool Guidance. Since then, Parenting Press has carved a niche for itself as a source for practical parenting and children's books.

In light of CRP's acquisition of Academy Chicago Publishers, the Chicago Tribune/Printers Row Journal profiled ACP founders Jordan and Anita Miller. "Chicago Review Press publisher Cynthia Sherry counts herself as a longtime admirer of the Millers and their press's catalog, and sees 'a lot of synergy' in the acquisition. 'We are like-minded, strongly independent and liberal minded, and interested in publishing books that contribute to the culture,' Sherry said." The full article is available online.

Chicago Review Press Incorporated, the parent company of Chicago Review Press and national distributor Independent Publishers Group has acquired Academy Chicago Publishers (www.academychicago.com). Academy Chicago Publishers was founded in 1975 by husband and wife Jordan and Anita Miller. With nearly 40 years in the business and more than 300 published titles, ACP is one of the oldest publishing houses in Chicago and is proud to call itself independent. From memoirs to mysteries, ACP publishes exciting, new, and well-crafted fiction and non-fiction.

Publishers Weekly featured CRP's 40th anniversary, saying "Chicago Review Press Hits Major Milestone."

Chicago alt weekly New City featured a Q&A with CRP publisher Cynthia Sherry about the drama of the digital age, the Chicago lit scene and the "thrilling work of publishing books."

The Chicago Tribune featured CRP's 40th anniversary online and in the November 3, 2013 edition of Printers Row Journal. The article includes interviews with CRP publisher Cynthia Sherry, CRP authors and CRP founders Curt and Linda Matthews.

A photo of CRP's staff at the 40th anniversary party, held last week, was featured in industry e-newsletter Shelf Awareness. Don't we look great for our age?

Crain's picked up on CRP's 40th anniversary and featured parts of the Gapers Block story on their "For the Record" blog.

In honor of CRP's 40th anniversary, publisher Cynthia Sherry was interviewed for Gapers Block's Book Club column. "Like a rock n' roll band, Chicago Review Press started in a garage. And with a rock n' roll attitude, the independent press has published quirky and controversial books since 1973."

In conjunction with CRP's 40th anniversary, Chicago Book Review editor Kelli Christiansen interviewed CRP publisher Cynthia Sherry about the ins and outs of indie publishing in Chicago over the years.

In honor of CRP's 40th anniversary, publisher Cynthia Sherry was interviewed by Chicago Reader books blogger Aimee Levitt. "Everything is a little quirky, a little edgy, smart," says Sherry. "We're looking for the passionate niche audience."