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Jennifer Montiel

Award-Winning Bilingual Author • Publisher • Advocate

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Jennifer Montiel is an award-winning bilingual author, publisher, and advocate from El Paso, Texas. She is the founder of Monarch Story House, a family-driven publishing company devoted to stories of resilience, healing, culture, and family.

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Jennifer Montiel, PIHBA directory memberStories of Hope • Voices with Purpose
Books / Work14 titles in English and Spanish
Recognition4 major honors • 2 finalist nominations
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PIHBA Member2026

About the Author

A life, a voice,
a continuing mission.

A mother of three, Jennifer served in law enforcement for more than fourteen years. She earned her Master Peace Officer certification, specialized as a Sexual Assault and Family Violence Investigator, and holds a Master’s degree in Law Enforcement and Public Safety. In April 2026, she stepped away from her department to write and advocate full-time while keeping her peace-officer license active.

Her author journey began with The Adventures of Michael & Chepe, a children’s series inspired by her son’s bond with his plush horse. Her growing English- and Spanish-language catalog now speaks to children, families, survivors, and adults seeking healing and connection.

As a survivor of childhood trauma, Jennifer uses her platform to support victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Her work has been featured by Televisa, KVIA ABC El Paso, El Diario de Juárez, and Telediario Monterrey.

“Even the hardest chapters can lead to hope.”
Genres & Fields
Children’s Literature, Memoir, Personal Growth, Romance, Family & Cultural Stories
Continuing Mission
To create stories that preserve culture, strengthen families, support survivors, and remind readers that even the hardest chapters can lead to hope.

Published Work

Books that carry the message forward.

Original cover of Lula’s Pawprint: The Brave Little Mutt by Jennifer Montiel
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Lula’s Pawprint: The Brave Little Mutt

A tender children’s story celebrating bravery, love, and the lasting pawprints animals leave on our hearts.

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Original cover of Strong Women Break Too by Jennifer Montiel
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Strong Women Break Too

Real-life stories from women who carried too much and found the courage to reclaim themselves.

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Original cover of Las Mujeres Fuertes También Se Rompen by Jennifer Montiel
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Las Mujeres Fuertes También Se Rompen

La edición en español reúne historias reales de mujeres que cargaron demasiado y encontraron el camino para volver a encontrarse.

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Original cover of Twin Flames Under the Moon: If Time Had Chosen Us by Jennifer Montiel
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Twin Flames Under the Moon: If Time Had Chosen Us

A moving story of love, timing, duty, and the lives that might have been.

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Original cover of The Adventures of Michael & Chepe: Easter Joy by Jennifer Montiel
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The Adventures of Michael & Chepe: Easter Joy

A bright celebration of faith, family, friendship, and Easter fun.

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Original cover of Don’t Run, Mop: A Story About Coming Home by Jennifer Montiel
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Don’t Run, Mop: A Story About Coming Home

A compassionate children’s story about staying calm, continuing to search, and helping a beloved pet come home.

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Original cover of The Adventures of Michael and Chepe: A Journey of Friendship and Imagination by Jennifer Montiel
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The Adventures of Michael and Chepe: A Journey of Friendship and Imagination

The friendship that launched Jennifer’s beloved bilingual children’s series.

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Original cover of Las Aventuras de Michael & Chepe: Día de los Muertos by Jennifer Montiel
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Las Aventuras de Michael & Chepe: Día de los Muertos

A colorful celebration of memory, family, culture, and the traditions that keep loved ones close.

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Original cover of Raised by Silence: Surviving Narcissistic Parents & Ending the Cycle by Jennifer Montiel
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Raised by Silence: Surviving Narcissistic Parents & Ending the Cycle

A courageous account of confronting childhood trauma, breaking inherited patterns, and choosing healing.

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Original cover of The Adventures of Michael & Chepe: Spooky October Fun by Jennifer Montiel
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The Adventures of Michael & Chepe: Spooky October Fun

A playful seasonal adventure where imagination, friendship, and October excitement come alive.

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Honors & Recognition

Recognition with meaning.

  • 2025 International Impact Book Award
  • 2026 Prestigious International Hope Book Award
  • 2026 ACCI Book Award
  • Two 2026 Author of the Year finalist nominations
  • Featured by Televisa, KVIA ABC El Paso, El Diario de Juárez, and Telediario Monterrey

Speaking & Conversations

Topics and expertise.

  • Breaking cycles of childhood and family trauma
  • Domestic violence and sexual-assault advocacy
  • Human-trafficking awareness
  • Bilingual and culturally rooted storytelling
  • Family-centered independent publishing
  • Resilience, healing, and hope

Podcast: Available for interviews

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