Publications International, Ltd. (PIL), a privately held company based in Lincolnwood, Illinois, is the world’s largest publisher of children’s products that combine traditional printed books with electronic features that deliver interactivity, learning, and entertainment value.
PIL publishes Poingo electronic children's books and other interactive children's books in partnership with some of the world’s leading children’s educational entertainment companies, including Disney, Sesame Workshop, Hit Entertainment, Mattel, Nickelodeon, Warner Bros., and Fisher-Price. PIL's electronic children's books feature many popular children’s characters, including Dora the Explorer, Elmo, Thomas & Friends, Toy Story’s Sheriff Woody and Buzz Lightyear, Disney Princesses, Nemo, Baby Einsteins, Spider-Man, and more.
Louis Weber established Publications International, Ltd., in 1967 and remains the CEO. Mr. Weber’s long-stated mission is to provide high-quality, high-value products for consumers worldwide.
PIL publishes more than 400 new book titles each year and prints more than 20 million books annually. In addition to children’s books, PIL publishes books and educational products in the following categories: cooking, interactive learning, sports, automotive, inspirational, reference, leisure, and travel, as well as photo storage and stationery items.
PIL is actively involved in philanthropic literacy efforts, donating books to children’s charities and schools to stimulate the love of reading in young people.