Little publisher, big heart!
Monster House Publishing is a small, indie children’s book publisher based in Fredericton, New Brunswick, owned and operated by Emma & Paul Farlow-McAllister, with support from their dogs, Lupin and Bagheera.
Monster House Publishing works exclusively with Atlantic Canadian authors and illustrators to create inclusive and inspiring children’s books. We aim to foster a love of reading from a young age by enhancing children’s literacy and inspiring creativity in all readers through diverse yet local tales. From books about whimsical Fleurlings to Indigenous stories, from hockey-playing dogs to friendly under-the-bed monsters, Monster House Publishing offers something for everyone.
Monster House Publishing began in 2014 when Paul decided to check an item off his bucket list and publish a children’s story that had been bouncing around in his head for some time about a friendly under-the-bed monster named Herman. Working with local New Brunswick artist Emily Brown, his dream became reality with the successful launch of his first book, “There and Back Again, A Herman Tale”. Very shortly after, other aspiring authors and artists began reaching out for help realizing their dreams, and thus, Monster House Publishing was born. We are proud to say we have now published over 30 books, with many more to come! Our books can be found in your favourite local bookstore and are available for purchase through our website.
Monster House Publishing works with many Canadian professionals to help us ensure quality books get into the hands of the right readers. We are grateful to work with our sales team at Ampersand, our distribution team at the University of Toronto Press, and various artists that bring our authors’ stories to life. Each year, we are excited to host interns from the University of New Brunswick and St. Thomas University, as well as partner with NBCCD’s Wabanaki Visual Arts Program, where we publish a student’s book every two years. We are looking forward to continuing to grow in the coming years!
(Painting of Paul, Emma, & their dogs by Emily Brown - illustrator of the Herman Series)