Stories Become Movements—Publishing With Purpose. Leading With Impact.

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Who We Are

Selective Publishing for Purpose-Driven Authors


Strategic Development. Intentional Planning. Long-Term Impact. Distributed Worldwide by Independent Publishers Group (IPG)

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

Apple Podcast

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

  1. Submit Your Story
  2. Thoughtful Review & Acceptance
  3. Guided Collaboration & Production
  4. Professional Publishing & Distribution
  5. Long-Term Support & Visibility

A one-time fee is required and tailored for your story's success. Tiered packages 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.

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

Stories That Inspire the Next Generation

Our Literacy Supporters

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