Purple Diamond Press is an independent children’s publisher focused on meaningful stories, author partnerships, and educational impact.
Strategic Development. Intentional Planning. Long-Term Impact. Distributed Worldwide by Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
As the Best Children’s Publishing Company for Diversity & Inclusion (2025), we hold our work to the highest standards. Every book, every illustration, every publishing service reflects our commitment to excellence & integrity.
✔ Professional Publishing Standards
We provide expert editorial development, thoughtful design, high-quality production, and industry-standard distribution access to ensure your book meets professional publishing expectations.
✔ Long-Term Marketing Support
Publishing is only the beginning. We support authors through marketing support long after publication. We are not a one and done service.
✔ Active Sales Outreach
We connect books with:
We believe books deserve advocacy — not just availability
✔ Selective & Mission-Driven
We partner with authors whose stories align with our core values:
Kindness. Inclusion. Representation. Impact. Integrity
We are curated — not open-submission mass publishing.
Unlike traditional publishing, you retain ownership and creative control of your book. Purple Diamond Press works with our authors, not for them. Your vision remains your vision, while our team helps guide you through editing, illustration, production, distribution, and marketing.
🏆 Award-Winning Publisher | 📚 40+ Books Published | 🌍 Thousands of Copies Sold 📺 Featured on ABC7 • BBC • Partnered with the San Francisco 49ers
Purple Diamond Press is an independent children’s publishing company known for producing stories that champion kindness, inclusion, and social-emotional learning.
Our books have been featured by national media, supported by major organizations, and welcomed into classrooms across the world.
We don’t just publish books — we build stories that last.
Purple Diamond Press is a purpose-driven children’s publishing company dedicated to stories that teach kindness, inclusion, empathy, courage, and much more. We don’t just publish books — we help authors build meaningful legacies through stories that truly impact young readers.
Founded in Southern California, our work has reached classrooms, families, and communities across the world.
☆ 100% satisfaction rate
Bring our books into your classroom or school community. For all students.
If you’re an author with a children’s story that carries purpose — a story meant to inspire, heal, or empower — you deserve more than a transactional publishing experience.
At Purple Diamond Press, we partner closely with authors to:
✓ Elevate their story with professional standards
✓ Guide them through every step of the publishing journey
✓ Position their book for schools, libraries, and long-term impact
We are selective, collaborative, and deeply invested in the success of every author we accept.
We accept 40% of applicants
A one-time fee is required and tailored for your story's success. Tiered packages & payment plans offered.
At Purple Diamond Press, we believe that every great story deserves the opportunity to be told — and we’re committed to making publishing more accessible for authors.
That’s why we’re excited to announce that Purple Diamond Press now offers flexible payment options through Affirm.
If you believe in the power of children’s stories to change lives — and you’re ready to work with a publishing partner who values purpose as much as professionalism — we invite you to take the next step. Let the journey begin.
C. M. Harris, an award-winning children’s author and publishing executive with a clear mission: to create books that make a difference in children’s lives — & build a company where meaningful stories are taken to heart.
➤ Over 40 children’s books published
➤ Thousands of copies sold worldwide
➤Over 100,000 students reached
➤ Books placed in classrooms and Title 1 schools nationwide
➤ Partnerships with major organizations and school districts
➤ Author visits that spark lasting conversations for children of all ages
