Hundreds of Thousands of Copies Sold!
Our popular, critically-acclaimed books appeal to children, parents, teachers and librarians. In fact, they’ve sold close to half a million copies. For interesting plots, playful language, and rhythmic, musical narrations that kids love, explore our books and books with audio CD.
If You Are a Bookseller
Order our books through indie booksellers, online sites, major wholesalers such as Ingram and Baker & Taylor, or direct from our distributor, IPG (www.ipgbook.com). If you are a school or literacy organization ordering books for a speaking event, you may be able to take advantage of higher discounts, promotional CDs and paperback editions by ordering direct from Tortuga Press. To set up an account, or to send a P.O., please email us at [email protected]. Or call (707) 544-4720 with any questions.
If You Are a Wholesaler
Please contact Independent Publishers Group (IPG) to set up an account.
Public and School Libraries
Our books are available through major library wholesalers such as Follett Library Resources, Baker & Taylor, etc. Most all of our books have A/R quizzes. To order direct from Tortuga Press for special events such as author visits, please fax your purchase order to (707) 595-5331 or mail it to: Tortuga Press 2777 Yulupa Ave., PMB: 181, Santa Rosa, CA 95405.
Schools, Literacy Programs and Organizations
If you are buying on behalf of a school or literacy organization, be sure to check out our colorful literacy tools for parents! Many of our products are available at bulk discounts for organizations wishing to distribute books for free. Trade quality paperbacks, for example, can be as little as just $3.00 apiece—perfect for Title I and Migrant Education programs. Tortuga Press is also an approved R.I.F. (Reading Is Fundamental) vendor and has worked with numerous literacy organizations including First 5, First Book, Even Start and Head Start. To inquire about titles currently available at special pricing, please email [email protected] or call (707) 544-4720.
Book Fairs
Add some flair to your next book fair by including titles from Tortuga Press. We offer paperback books in English and Spanish, including special editions of paperback books with CD’s which are NOT necessarily available to the general trade market. These popular, low-cost items boast awards and glowing reviews from major library periodicals. And our discounts are on par with or better than standard, which helps your school’s net earnings. To find out more, please email [email protected] or call (707) 544-4720.
Specialty Catalog or Gift Shops
Music, parenting and children’s book catalog companies are just some of the catalogers that feature our books. Gift shops, including museum shops and music vendors, also benefit from our products and timely order fulfillment. To inquire about setting up an account, please contact our distributor IPG at www.ipgbook.com.
Rights, Permissions and Foreign Editions
Tortuga Press encourages the development of our books, literacy tools, and audio recordings in different formats provided those formats are legal and authorized. If your company is involved in foreign language editions, dramatic productions, digital rights, family literacy etc., please contact our rights department at [email protected], or call (707) 544-4720. Co-editions of some books may also be possible. If you have an idea, please be in touch!