
Polyverse Group
Polyverse Publishing is an independent publishing house that utilizes a network of creatives, designers, editors, printers and translators to develop and grow stories. With a background in international publishing, and an active outreach program, we find solutions and trends ahead of the industry.
Combined with Lantern Tree Books, a brick-and-mortar bookstore and literary community center located in Carpinteria, CA, and Bookchurch, our non-religious, non-profit, dedicated to reducing book waste, Polyverse has become a multi-faceted organization.
Looking to tell a story? Polyverse Group can help.
Join us at Lantern Tree
Welcome our new Bookstore and Office to the neighborhood.
Santa Barbara County’s southernmost bookstore – Lantern Tree Books is open and already gathering great ideas! We order books, customize your experience, and curate rare book collections.
Let us know what you are reading and you may just leave with a free book!



Meet new authors

Meet Fleurie Lecercq of Snow Flower Books
We are excited to be working with children’s author, Fleurie Lecercq, founder of Snow Flower Books.
She grew up in the village of Yaounde, Cameroon in Africa. Her first book, Snow Flower and the Panther, was a way to showcase her African culture through the eyes of a young girl living day to day with pride in her heritage and community. Fleurie’s stories explore what it means to grow up with a true village mentality: understanding the value of togetherness, kindness, and sharing your purpose with those around you.
Snow Flower Books envisions a future of self-expression, unconditional love, and balance between people and the planet. Join us on our mission to empower children of all backgrounds to discover their inner-light and share it with the world in order to make it a more kind and beautiful place. And remember: it takes a village; so spread the love.
What we're working on


Meet Edward Giron & Gwen the Racehorse!
The velvet voice of Santa Barbara, Edward Giron is an actor, narrator, announcer, and now a Children’s book author!
Edward is well-known in the horse and polo communities, and his own horses inspired him to write the upcoming story of Gwen the Racehorse. In this charming children’s tale, we meet Gwen, a fun-loving young horse who loves to run, but hates to race!
With some amazing art from one of Polyverse’s artists, Gwen is a work in progress, but is ramping up to be a big hit!

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News & Articles

Save the sheet music!
Bookchurch’s program to save sheet music! Bookchurch volunteers sorted through over 200-music books and donation boxes, sorting by instrument and style to more effectively donate

Books for the Birds
Books for the Birds! A collection of international bird books and guides ranging over the last 100-years. Director of the Western Foundation, Dr. Linnea Hall

‘One for All’ reading programs
New Fundraising Programs for Bookchurch, the non-religious, non-profit arm of Polyverse Publishing Group. The volunteers have been working tirelessly to reduce book donation waste

“The Hollows” Launch Party and Book Signing
Feb. 25th 2023 – The Hollows Book Signing Event Upstart Indie publisher, Polyverse Publishing has: “taken traditional book signing to the next level for their

VoyageDenver Magazine: Interview with Polyverse founder
To find the full article go here: Hidden Gems: Meet Louis Torres of Polyverse Publications “Today we’d like to introduce you to Louis Torres. Hi

The Benjamin Franklin Book Awards
It’s the time of year again when entrees are in, and the judges get ready to read a slough of stories based on the assigned