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Welcome to

The Lantern and ​the Pen

Stories of Hope and Adventure for Young Readers

“There is no such thing as a child who hates to read; there are only children who have not found the right book.” Frank Serafini

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Welcome!

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We are a small publishing house specializing in ​children’s books and middle-grade fiction. We ​strive to share stories of characters who overcome ​obstacles, face real-life challenges, and find hope ​even in dark times.


Our stories will always remain age-appropriate and ​speak from a worldview of hope and courage. We ​will constantly strive to show kids that they can do ​amazing things!

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Our first release, an anthology for middle-grade ​readers, is coming early in 2025!

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Are you a writer?

Submit your ​work!

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Where to Find Us

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Amazon

(coming soon)

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Kids Reading a Book Together

Follow us! Our first anthology releases

early in 2025!

Where in the ​World Are We?

Maine, USA

Jesus said, “Let the ​little children come to ​me, and do not hinder ​them, for the ​kingdom of heaven ​belongs to such as ​these.”

Jesus said, “Let the ​little children come to ​me, and do not hinder ​them, for the ​kingdom of heaven ​belongs to such as ​these.”

Matthew 19:14