About Langrove Publishing

We are a small, independent publisher of children's illustrative books, situated in picturesque Devonshire. Our selection of enchanting children's books is carefully curated and crafted by our team of dedicated artists and writers.

  • Our Story

    At Langrove Publishing, we are passionate about the written word and its power to connect children and imaginary worlds. We started as a small team of book lovers with a vision to create a publishing house that celebrates the art of children's storytelling. We specialise in children's picture books but are also passionate about creative fiction and poetry.

  • Our Vision

    At Langrove Publishing, our vision is to be an independently-minded publisher of quality children's books that entertain, educate, and inspire young readers worldwide. We are committed to providing a platform for authors and illustrators to share their stories with the world, through our supportive community, independent bookshop networks and planet conscious printing and distribution practices.

  • Our Mission

    Our mission is to empower writers and illustrators by providing a platform that fosters creativity, encourages collaboration, and celebrates diversity. We believe that everyone has a story to tell, and we are committed to supporting and amplifying voices from all walks of life, whatever their background or education.

  • Our Team

    At Langrove Publishing, we are a team of dedicated professionals who share a passion for books and publishing. With decades of expertise in illustration, editing, design, marketing, and technology, we work together to bring your stories to life and connect them with readers around the world. We are Emily, Erin, Sarah, Mark and Matt and we'd love to hear from you!

  • Our Community

    We are more than just a publishing company. We are a team of writers, readers, and book lovers who share a passion for the written word and want to share that magic with as many children as possible. We are an independent alternative publisher passionate about bringing books to children that usually wouldn't pass the big literary gatekeepers within the UK. We're here to champion the small!

  • Our Philosophy

    Publishing should be a collaborative process between authors, editors, illustrators, and readers, all working together to produce the absolute best version of your story. We are committed to producing magical children's picture books with as small a footprint on the earth as possible. We only use local Devonian printers with ecologically sensitive inks and papers, and distribute through an amazing network of independent bookshops.

Our Authors and Illustrators

Erin Allgrove

Erin Allgrove is a children's author who wrote her first book at age 7 and has been writing ever since. Erin has a gift for telling tales of far flung adventures and magical lands which captivate children and spark their imagination.  Erin also writes for magazines, publications and small businesses. She loves to sail all around the world, and explore beautiful places with her family.

Emily Langstaff-Ellis

Emily is a freelance illustrator and artist, who has been creating children's works for over a decade at Summerlands Studio. She works mostly with traditional media but with a small amount of digital faffing. Emily also designs illustrations and graphics for small businesses.

Press Highlights

  • Muddy Stilettos

    Muddy meets Erin & Emily, founders of Langrove Publishing.

    If you ever wanted to write a children’s book, read on! Muddy drops anchor with two lifelong Devon friends to discover how they fulfilled their dream of writing a delightful new children’s book together, and set up a publishing house. Read the full article here.

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