🎉 The Weirdots Are Here! Get Ready for a Colorful Adventure of Friendship, Feelings, and Fun 🎉

Published on April 1 2025

We’re thrilled to finally say it: The Weirdots are officially making their grand debut!

At Purple Diamond Press, we’ve always believed that children’s books are more than just stories — they’re invitations to explore big ideas in ways that are fun, relatable, and full of heart. And The Weirdots is no exception.

This brand-new series celebrates everything we stand for: kindness, inclusion, embracing our emotions, and of course, a big dose of colorful fun!

Meet The Weirdots!

Who exactly are The Weirdots?

They’re a cheerful, quirky bunch of characters, each with their own unique traits and big feelings. From shy moments to bursts of excitement, every “weirdot” shows children the beauty of being themselves. Because let’s face it: we’re all a little bit weird in the best possible way!

Through playful rhymes and bright, engaging illustrations, The Weirdots helps kids see that our differences make us special. And when we understand our emotions, we build stronger friendships and a better understanding of ourselves.

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Why Kids and Parents Will Love
The Weirdots

Teaches Emotional Awareness: Helping children recognize and understand their feelings.

Encourages Friendship & Inclusion: Emphasizes the beauty of diverse personalities.

Fun to Read Aloud: The rhythmic text makes storytime extra joyful!

Colorful, Engaging Illustrations: Captures young readers’ attention and sparks their imagination.

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Meet The Author

Writing to create a world of wonder where children can explore, imagine, and grow. Founder of Check N' Play. Steffanie Najera is a talented children’s author whose stories encourage individuality, creativity, and teamwork. Her book, The Weirdots, coauthored with C.M. Harris, introduces readers to a quirky and lovable group of characters, celebrating the beauty of being different and working together. With its playful humor and vibrant illustrations, The Weirdots teaches children the importance of self-acceptance and embracing their uniqueness.

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Meet The Author

C.M. Harris is an award-winning children’s author and publisher who turned adversity into opportunity after facing employment discrimination due to her disability. She founded Purple Diamond Press to create meaningful stories that inspire kindness, inclusion, and perseverance. She proves that challenges can be rewritten into success, from struggling to find a job to having her bestselling book recognized by ABC7 News, the BBC, and the San Francisco 49ers.

The Magic of Storytelling

The Weirdots series is a vibrant, inclusive collection of children’s books that helps young readers celebrate their unique traits while learning about big feelings in an approachable way. Perfect for ages 3–8, this colorful book series introduces a cheerful cast of characters — each embodying different emotions and personalities — to teach kids that it’s okay to feel different and that our quirks make us special. Whether at home or in the classroom, The Weirdots sparks conversations about self-acceptance, friendship, and emotional growth, making it an essential read for parents, teachers, and caregivers who want to nurture empathy and kindness in their children. Discover The Weirdots today and bring stories of diversity, fun, and understanding into your storytime routine.

Social-emotional learning (SEL) plays a critical role in a child’s early development, and The Weirdots series makes it fun and accessible for kids to understand their feelings. Through relatable characters and playful storytelling, these books teach children how to recognize and manage emotions, build positive relationships, and develop empathy for others. SEL skills not only support emotional well-being but also improve classroom behavior and academic performance, helping kids succeed both socially and academically. By introducing SEL concepts through books like The Weirdots, parents and educators can equip young readers with lifelong tools for emotional intelligence and compassionate connection.

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Explore the joy of connection with What If We Were All Friends! by C.M. Harris, a beautifully illustrated, rhyming story that teaches children the importance of kindness, inclusion, and empathy. This delightful book encourages young readers to embrace differences and build meaningful friendships.

Part of the beloved What If We Were series, this title continues the legacy of sparking important conversations and fostering social-emotional growth in kids. Its playful rhymes and vibrant illustrations make it a favorite among parents, teachers, and librarians.

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Celebrate Uniqueness and Teamwork with The Weirdots!

Meet The Weirdots—a lovable and quirky group of friends who prove that being different is what makes life exciting! In this delightful story by Steffanie Najera and C.M. Harris, readers will follow the adventures of five unique characters as they learn the power of teamwork, creativity, and embracing what makes them special.

With bright, playful illustrations and a story full of humor and heart, The Weirdots teaches kids that it’s okay to stand out and be themselves. Perfect for storytime, classrooms, or as a gift, this book will inspire children to celebrate their individuality while valuing the differences in others.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or young reader, The Weirdots is a joyful reminder that our differences make us stronger together!

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