About Us
Find out who we are, what we publish, our story and what drives us.
We believe that every child deserves to see themselves - and others - in the books they read. Our stories celebrate diversity, empathy, and connection.
Why Lantana?
Alice Curry founded Lantana in 2014 when only one per cent of the children’s books published in the UK featured a character of colour as a protagonist. She wanted her mixed-race niece and nephews, and others like them, to be able to grow up seeing themselves in the books they read.
Alice chose to name her new small press ‘Lantana’ after the lantana flower which has petals of different colours on a single stem. It reflects her belief in a world where children of all races, ethnicities, genders, abilities and orientations get to read happily together on one Earth.
Meet the Team
Partners & Collaborators
We’re proud to collaborate with schools, libraries, literacy organisations, and publishing partners who share our commitment to inclusion.
Interested in partnering with us? Get in touch here.
