Monarch Educational Services · Clayton, North Carolina
Clean Reads.
Safe Shelves.
Stories Families Can Trust.
Monarch Educational Services is a traditional publishing company serving families, schools, libraries, educators, and readers with clean, values-based books and meaningful curriculum resources.
★ Built on Faith, Literacy, Excellence, and Care ★
Traditional Publishing House · Clean Reads · Safe Shelf Standards · Faith-Based Curriculum Resources
Our Story
Built to serve readers, families, and educators with excellence
Monarch Educational Services was founded with a clear vision: to create books and resources families can trust. What began with a passion for clean literature has grown into a values-centered publishing company serving homes, classrooms, libraries, and learning communities.
Monarch stands at the intersection of literacy, faith, education, and meaningful storytelling. Our work includes traditional publishing, Safe Shelf standards, curriculum resources, and educational tools designed to strengthen readers and support families.
What Makes Monarch Different
- A clear clean reads mission families can understand
- Safe Shelf Standards that guide our publishing decisions
- Books for children, teens, families, classrooms, libraries, and adults
- Faith-based curriculum and literacy resources rooted in hope
- A North Carolina-based publishing company built with care and integrity
Monarch Educational Services exists to publish clean, values-based stories and resources that inspire faith, literacy, hope, and purpose.
What We Do
A clean reads publishing company with a clear purpose
Monarch is designed to be simple, trustworthy, and easy to understand. We publish clean books, uphold Safe Shelf standards, and create curriculum resources that support families, teachers, homeschool communities, and readers.
Traditional Publishing House
Monarch publishes professionally edited clean reads for the whole family through Caterpillar, Chrysalis, Monarch, Bloom, and Nectar. Our catalog includes books for children, middle grade readers, young adults, adults, and families.
Safe Shelf Standards
Every Monarch title is shaped by our Safe Shelf commitment. We want families, schools, libraries, churches, and homeschool communities to choose books with greater confidence and peace.
Curriculum and Literacy Resources
Monarch develops curriculum guides, literacy tools, family resources, and faith-centered educational materials for teachers, homeschool families, learning groups, and readers.
Founder and Publisher
Dr. Jennifer Lowry
Dr. Jennifer Lowry is a university professor, author, educator, and founder of Monarch Educational Services. After more than 25 years in education, she created Monarch to support families, readers, educators, and authors through clean books, meaningful literacy work, and faith-centered educational resources.
Her work brings together literacy, special education, publishing, teacher preparation, faith, and family values. Monarch is more than a business. It is the outgrowth of a lifelong calling to serve readers, strengthen families, and create resources that leave a lasting legacy.
Leadership and Calling
- University professor and longtime educator
- Founder and Co-President of Monarch Educational Services, LLC
- Author, curriculum creator, and clean reads advocate
- Leader in literacy, special education, and teacher preparation
- Committed to faith, family, excellence, and reader trust
Who We Serve
Books and resources for readers, families, schools, and communities
Monarch serves people who care deeply about what children, teens, and families read. Our work supports readers, parents, grandparents, teachers, homeschool families, librarians, churches, schools, and authors who value clean, meaningful books.
Families and Readers
Clean, values-based books for every age that families can welcome into their homes with confidence.
Homeschool Families
Safe Shelf books, curriculum guides, family resources, and faith-centered educational support for the home.
Schools and Libraries
Thoughtful, age-conscious titles that can support classroom libraries, school shelves, and literacy conversations.
Educators and Teachers
Literacy tools, curriculum resources, and meaningful books that support instruction and student engagement.
Churches and Communities
Clean books and faith-friendly resources for reading groups, youth programs, family ministries, and community libraries.
Authors
A values-aligned traditional publishing home for writers who want to share meaningful stories with readers.
Our Values
The standards that guide everything we build
Monarch’s work is shaped by values that strengthen both mission and trust. These are not decorative words. They are commitments that define how we publish, create, serve, and communicate.
Excellence
We pursue high standards in writing, editing, design, resources, and communication.
Integrity
We believe trust is earned through honesty, consistency, discernment, and clarity.
Care
We serve with compassion for families, learners, educators, authors, and readers.
Faith
We are grounded in biblical values and committed to work that reflects truth, wisdom, and hope.
Start Here
How can Monarch serve you today?
Whether you are looking for clean books, Safe Shelf standards, curriculum resources, or a values-aligned publishing relationship, Monarch is here to help you move forward with confidence.
“Unless the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it.”
Psalm 127:1 KJV
The people behind the mission
Monarch Educational Services is built by a team committed to excellence, integrity, and meaningful service. Behind every book and educational resource are a group of people who care deeply about readers, learners, families, and schools.
Carol Baldwin, Volunteer Publicist
Stephanie Cotta, Contracted Editor and Designer
Ashley White, Contracted Editor
Penny Schneider and her daughter, Madison – Art Director Volunteers