Who We Are
Selective Publishing for Purpose-Driven Authors
Strategic Development. National Distribution. Long-Term Impact.
Stories Become Movements—Publishing With Purpose. Leading With Impact.
Why Authors Choose Purple Diamond Press
✔ 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
Our team actively connects books with:
- Schools
- Educators
- Libraries
- Independent bookstores
- Community organizations
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.
We are curated — not open-submission mass publishing.
🏆 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 country.
We don’t just publish books — we build stories that last.
- Independent Book Publishers Association recognition
- National media features (ABC7, BBC)
- School and corporate partnerships
- Title 1 school impact
Books That Matter. Stories That Last.
Purple Diamond Press is a purpose-driven children’s publishing company dedicated to stories that teach kindness, inclusion, empathy, and courage. 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
Proudly Featured On:
ABC7 LA News
Voyage LA
AP News
Womens Insider
For Authors Who Want More Than “Just a Book"
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 25% of applicants
Your Publishing Journey — Simplified
- Submit Your Story
- Thoughtful Review & Acceptance
- Guided Collaboration & Production
- Professional Publishing & Distribution
- Long-Term Support & Visibility
A one-time fee is required and tailored for your story's success. Tiered packages offered
Let's Get You Published
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.
Meet the Founder
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.
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.
Proven Impact. Real Results.
➤ 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 in schools
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