C.M. Harris Named Finalist in the 2025 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards

Published on September 2 2025

Southern California – 2025 — Purple Diamond Press is proud to announce that award-winning author C.M. Harris has been recognized as a Finalist in the Children – Christian category of the 2025 Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards for her inspiring children’s picture book, God’s Gifts To Us.

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About the Book

God’s Gifts To Us is a beautifully illustrated story that reminds children of the blessings woven into everyday life—sunshine, rain, snow, family, pets, and the love of God that surrounds us. Each page is filled with warmth, gratitude, and joy, encouraging young readers to appreciate both the simple and profound gifts in their lives.

Reviewer Mimie Odigwe of Readers’ Favorite praised the book:

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“God’s Gifts To Us is a delightful journey through the wonders of nature and the blessings of life. Each page is filled with warmth and positivity. This book will captivate young hearts and minds, leaving them in awe and with an appreciation for the world they live in and God who created all things.”

About the Recognition

The Readers’ Favorite International Book Awards are among the most respected contests in the publishing world, with entrants ranging from independent authors to major publishing houses. Being named a finalist is a significant achievement and reflects the impact Harris’s storytelling continues to have on families and schools worldwide.

About the Author

C.M. Harris is the founder of Purple Diamond Press and the author of multiple children’s books, including the bestselling What If We Were All the Same! Her stories focus on kindness, inclusion, faith, and the joy of learning, and they have been celebrated by parents, teachers, and children across the country.

God’s Gifts To Us is available for purchase on Amazonhttp://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1639189777.

For more information about C.M. Harris and Purple Diamond Press, @ visit PurpleDiamondPress.com.

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