named programs · 1 · from sources
What they call their work
Author Publishing Program
Supports and publishes authors working at the intersection of animal ethics, environmental sustainability, veganism, and social justice
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Public Awareness and Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Distribution of educational materials and book excerptsProvides free access to excerpts from published books and distributes a monthly newsletter featuring books, authors, events, and organizational news to promote awareness and education on its core themes.
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Podcast and Radio Production 1 activity
- Production of podcasts and digital media contentProduces and distributes a podcast series titled "Lantern Voices" and a bi-weekly podcast featuring interviews with authors and content aligned with its mission of promoting compassion and resilience for animals and humans. Uses digital media to amplify its educational and inspirational content.
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Storytelling and Literacy Resource Development 1 activity
- Publication of books on animal rights, veganism, and humane educationProduces and publishes books, ebooks, and audiobooks on topics including animal rights, veganism, humane education, recovery, therapy, spirituality, social justice, psychology, children's literature, health, and non/human coexistence. Published three new books in Fall 2025 and has produced award-winning children's literature, such as a 2025 Children's Book International Award winner.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$182K
Contributions & grants$135K74%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$9541%
Other revenue$46K
expenses
Total expenses$244K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead32%
Fundraising6%
Salaries & benefits$145K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$270K
Cash$53K
Investments$0
Liabilities$222K
Net assets$48K
Liquid reserves2.6 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -0.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 2
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| EMILY LAVIERI-SCULL | TREASURER | 50 | $61K |
| BRIAN NORMOYLE | PRESIDENT | 65 | $50K |
board members · 2
- CHRISTINE MOTT — BOARD MEMBER
- KIRSTI BRONWYN GHOLSON — SECRETARY
relationships · 59
Who they work with
- A Well-Fed World Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- ACTAsia Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- ACTAsia Partner — Pei Su, Advisory Council member, is Founder and CEO of ACTAsia, an NGO advancing compassion through education in Asia.
- APEX Advocacy Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- APEX Advocacy Partner — Yvette Baker, Board Member of Lantern, is Executive Director of APEX Advocacy, a Black-led organization advancing animal justice through BIPOC leadership.
- Alitu Partner — Platform partner for podcast distribution and availability.
- Animal Legal Defense Fund Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Barn Sanctuary Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Beyond Carnism Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Black VegFest Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Born Free USA Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Facebook Partner — Social media platform used to share updates about Lantern's books and authors
- Facebook Partner — Social media presence
- Farm Sanctuary Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Food Empowerment Project Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Forbes Partner — Reviewed Lantern's published book Free Bird
- GREY2K USA Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Goodreads Partner — Online platform for book discovery and reviews
- Goodreads Partner — Platform used to share updates about Lantern's books and authors
- HEART Partner — Included Lantern's published book Free Bird in its humane books reading list
- HVVF Partner — Co-produced by Brian Normoyle, focusing on veganism and animal advocacy.
- Hope for the Animals Podcast Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- IFAH Partner — Co-founded and led by Brian Normoyle, President and Publisher of Lantern, focusing on animal advocacy and education.
- Inside Animal Ag Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Instagram Partner — Social media platform used to share updates about Lantern's books and authors
- Instagram Partner — Social media presence
- Institute for Animal Happiness Partner — Partner organization supported by Lantern Publishing & Media
- Institute for Humane Education Partner — Collaborates with or references the Institute for Humane Education in defining the framework for humane education.
- Institute for Writing and Thinking Partner — Amy Lipman, Advisory Council member, is a staff member at the Institute for Writing and Thinking at Bard College.
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strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Humane Education Frameworkmethodology: humane_educationBy teaching through a structured four-element framework—acquiring knowledge, thinking deeply, making compassionate choices, and focusing on solutions—the organization fosters responsible global citizenship and drives behavioral change, because this pedagogical approach integrates cognitive and ethical development to cultivate lasting compassion for animals, people, and the environment.
- Intersectional Justice Publishingmethodology: intersectional_justiceBy integrating veganism with social justice and environmental movements in its publications, the organization advances broader cultural change, because linking animal rights to human and ecological justice strengthens resonance with diverse movements and deepens ethical engagement.
- Media-Based Education for Global Citizenshipmethodology: media-based educationThrough publishing and media content, the organization cultivates compassion and resilience in global audiences, because storytelling and accessible educational materials inspire behavioral and attitudinal shifts toward ethical coexistence among humans, animals, and the environment.