Monarch Educational Services · Clayton, North Carolina
Clean Reads for
the Whole Family
A traditional publishing house creating clean, values-based books for children, teens, families, schools, libraries, and adult readers.
Stories families can trust. Books educators can recommend. A Safe Shelf standard for readers who want hope, heart, and purpose.
Pillar One
Traditional Publishing House
Monarch Educational Services is a traditional publishing company committed to clean, values-based literature. We publish professionally developed books across children’s, middle grade, young adult, adult fiction, and nonfiction imprints.
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Safe Shelf Standards
Every Monarch title is shaped by our Safe Shelf commitment. We believe families, schools, and libraries deserve books they can recommend with confidence and place on shelves with peace.
Read Our Standards →Pillar Three
Curriculum and Literacy Resources
Monarch also creates literacy tools, faith-centered curriculum resources, and professional learning opportunities for families, teachers, homeschool communities, and educators who want meaningful resources rooted in hope.
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To publish stories that are clean, compelling, and full of hope.
Monarch Educational Services exists to serve families, educators, schools, libraries, authors, and readers with excellence, integrity, and genuine care. We believe books shape hearts, strengthen minds, and give readers language for courage, kindness, faith, and purpose.
“Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established.” · Proverbs 16:3 KJV
Safe Shelf Standards
Books readers can trust before they ever open the cover
Monarch’s Safe Shelf commitment helps families, educators, and librarians choose books with confidence. Our stories are clean, age-conscious, professionally edited, and selected with care.
Clean Language
Our books are selected and edited with attention to language, tone, and reader trust.
Learn More →Age-Conscious Content
We consider audience, maturity, theme, and developmental appropriateness across every imprint.
Learn More →Professionally Edited
Monarch books are developed with care so the stories are polished, meaningful, and reader-ready.
Learn More →Values-Based Themes
Our catalog makes room for courage, friendship, family, faith, resilience, hope, and redemption.
Learn More →Award-Winning Titles Readers Can Trust
Kirkus Best Books of 2024
Me and the Missouri Moon · Nancy Stewart
AAUW of NC Young People’s Literature Award
Half-Truths · Carol Baldwin
Illinois Indie Author Project Recognition
A Mark in the Road · Angelique Burrell
Our Imprints
One Monarch family, five clear reading paths
Our imprint structure helps families, schools, libraries, and readers find the right books for the right season of life.
Caterpillar Books
Children and Early Readers
Picture books, early chapter books, poetry, humor, and joyful stories for younger readers and families.
Chrysalis Books
Middle Grade
Mystery, fantasy, friendship, adventure, and meaningful stories for readers growing in confidence and curiosity.
Monarch Books
Young Adult
Thoughtful, clean YA fiction with courage, complexity, hope, and themes that invite deeper reflection.
Bloom Books
Adult Clean Fiction
Clean romance, fantasy, science fiction, mystery, and adult stories that honor faith, hope, and meaningful storytelling.
Nectar Books
Adult Nonfiction
Inspiring nonfiction, devotionals, family resources, and books that encourage growth, purpose, and legacy.
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Shop the Monarch BookstoreAbout Monarch
A clean reads publishing company built on faith, literacy, and family trust
Monarch Educational Services is a North Carolina-based traditional publishing company dedicated to clean, values-based books for children, teens, families, and adults. Our work began with a simple belief: stories matter, and families deserve books they can trust.
Through our Caterpillar, Chrysalis, Monarch, Bloom, and Nectar imprints, we publish stories that entertain, encourage, and inspire. From early readers to adult clean fiction and nonfiction, Monarch is committed to building a catalog that honors readers, strengthens literacy, and reflects hope.
“Unless the LORD build the house, they labour in vain that build it.”
Psalm 127:1 KJV
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