Named Best Children’s Publishing Company for Diversity & Inclusion in 2025

At Purple Diamond Press, we partner with talented authors to publish meaningful children’s books that inspire kindness, confidence, inclusion, literacy, and imagination. Every story is created to make a lasting impact in homes, classrooms, libraries, and communities. And we don’t stop at publishing — our titles receive worldwide trade distribution through Independent Publishers Group (IPG), and we stay with our authors well beyond launch day.

Located in Southern California

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C.M. Harris (CEO)

What If We Were All™️ (series)

Nycole Freer

Haisley's Birthday Money

Vanessa Guevara

When We (series)

Natalie Burns

Tales From Mommy's Heart™️ (series)

Nazareth Cuevas Diaz

The Caring Circle™️ (series)

Caroline Kjos

The Caterpillar Hotel

Susan Njemanze

The Girl Who Dropped Salt From the Sky

Hyeyoung & Sophia Lee

My School Has Superheroes

Marci Carrasco

The Secret Candy Drawer

Danielle Beerli

Forever, Papa Bear

Deborah C. Washington

A Fish in a Tree

Fliss Goldsmith

Erin & Roderick Discover Families

Steffanie Najera

The Weirdots (series)

Madison Cox

Vampster's Halloween Treat

Leah Huganir

Luna in Laguna: A Seaside Tale

Imeisha Williams

Zion the Magnificent & the Frightful School Day

Every story has a place on a child’s bookshelf. Whether it’s filled with laughter, adventure, learning, or heart, every Purple Diamond Press book celebrates the beauty of diverse experiences

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Children's hardcover book titled "What If We Were All Curious!" by C.M.

January 5

A STEAM Focused Rhyming Book of Curiosity

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Children's book titled 'Luna in Laguna: A Seaside Tale' by Leah Huganir, illustrated by Paulina Flackman. The cover features a colorful sunset seascape with a white cat sleeping on a wooden ledge in the foreground.

February 16

A Calm & Peaceful Exploration of Laguna Beachside

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A children's book titled "The Day There Were No Teachers" by C.M.

March 2

A Fun & Silly Story of Teacher Appreciation

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A children's hardcover book titled 'Movie Night with Mommy' by Natalie Burns, illustrated by Maru Vargas. The cover features a dark blue starry night sky background with cartoon illustrations of a woman in a pink shirt holding popcorn and ticket stubs, a boy in a blue shirt holding an astronaut toy, and various movie-themed items like a clapperboard, rocket, and popcorn bucket.

April 13

Mommy & Me Movie Night Adventure

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What If We Were All The Same!

Readers' Favorite

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This is a grand selection for storytime and offers teachers and caregivers opportunities to have kids weigh in on how their differences make them special in after-story-time discussions. It’s also suitable for new readers to try on their own. What If We Were All The Same! is highly recommended.

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Just Because...

Kirkus Reviews

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An important story honoring inclusion, anti-stereotyping, and empathy. KIRKUS Verdict GET IT

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Gareth Gets A Job

Clarion Reviews

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[The] illustrations feature a variety of people and bodies, and the dogs are expressive in face and posture. A compelling ending section, “Meet Charity and Gareth,” introduces the dog who inspired the story

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What If We Were All Curious!

RAVEN BAXTER, PH.D., MOLECULAR BIOLOGIST AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR

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Kids are already scientists! This book cheers them on, question after question.

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Haisley's Birthday Money

Kirkus Reviews

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An approachable introduction to budgeting for the very young. KIRKUS Verdict GET IT

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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN THERE ARE NO TEACHERS?

A silly story with a very important message: teachers matter.

The Day There Were No Teachers turns one wildly chaotic school day into a funny, imaginative celebration of the teachers who keep classrooms learning, growing, and (mostly) under control.

A teacher appreciation book made to be laughed over, shared in classrooms, and gifted to the teachers who make a difference every day.

Meet the animals taking over Room 143 →

A hand-drawn concept sketch showing two children looking at a large kangaroo character in a room labeled 'ROOM 143', rendered in faint red, green, and blue pencil lines on a white background.

Children's book cover titled "The Day There Were No Teachers" by C.M.

A book author sits behind a display table in a bookshop, surrounded by children's books on shelves. Visible items include a 'Meet the Author' sign for 'The Caterpillar Hotel', a copy of the book, colorful beads, and a yellow box of reading toys.

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A Partner Who Stays

We’re with our authors long after their book publishes — through series development, school markets, awards, brand extensions, and future publishing opportunities.

We don’t simply publish books—we help authors build intellectual property that can grow beyond the printed page.

Publishing With Purpose, Reach, and Industry Credibility

Through Independent Publishers Group (IPG), our titles are actively represented and sold into the trade — providing professional trade access and sales representation that goes far beyond simply uploading a title to Amazon, KDP, or a self-service wholesale platform.

Proud member of a leading publishing association supporting professional standards, education, and advocacy for independent publishers.

Featured for our publishing accolades, inclusive children’s literature, and impactful mission of disability awareness.

Purple Diamond Press and our authors have been featured through television, podcasts, and media outlets that celebrate literacy, publishing, and children’s literature.