About Purple Diamond Press
At Purple Diamond Press, we believe every child deserves access to books that reflect the diverse world around them. From stories that inspire kindness and confidence to adventures that spark imagination and laughter, we publish children’s books that entertain, educate, and celebrate the many experiences that shape young readers.
As an independent children’s book publisher, we’re proud to partner with passionate authors to create professionally published books that families, educators, librarians, and schools can enjoy for generations.
Professional Standards. Meaningful Recognition.
San Francisco 49ers
Collaborated through a large-scale literacy initiative that placed books directly into the hands of children and families. Donating over 2100 books to Oakland School District.
BBC CBeebies
Purple Diamond Press title and storytelling have received international media recognition through children’s programming.
Amazon Teacher’s Pick
Recognition reflecting the educational value and classroom relevance of select Purple Diamond Press titles.
Readers’ Favorite Awaed
A Purple Diamond Press title was recognized as a Readers’ Favorite Award Finalist, celebrating excellence in storytelling.
Independent Book Publishers Association Award Winner
Title earned IBPA Silver Award recognition for excellence in disability representation & storytelling.
Mom’s Choice Awards®
Multiple Purple Diamond Press titles have received Mom’s Choice Awards® recognition for excellence in family-friendly children’s literature.
Publishing
Books That
Make a
Difference
Why Authors Choose Purple Diamond Press
Publishing your book is only the beginning. We encourage our authors to become ambassadors for their stories by connecting directly with readers through school visits, bookstore storytimes, author signings, literacy events, festivals, conferences, and community programs. There’s nothing more rewarding than seeing a child discover a book that makes a lasting impact.
At Purple Diamond Press, we celebrate our authors’ successes and support opportunities to help their books reach new audiences. Whether you’re visiting a classroom, speaking at a local event, or sharing your story with families, we believe meaningful connections create meaningful readers—and that’s where your book truly comes to life.
Our Story
Purple Diamond Press was founded on a simple belief: stories have the power to connect people.
We saw a need for more children’s books that authentically represent diverse voices, cultures, abilities, and experiences while maintaining the highest standards of quality. Today, we’re honored to publish books from talented authors whose stories encourage meaningful conversations, celebrate individuality, and inspire young readers.
Every book we publish is thoughtfully created with one goal in mind: helping children discover the joy of reading while seeing themselves—and others—reflected in the pages.
Why Purple Diamond Press?
The name Purple Diamond Press reflects the values that guide everything we do.
Purple has long symbolized creativity, imagination, wisdom, and purpose.
A diamond is formed over time through pressure, care, and refinement. Much like every manuscript we publish, each story begins as an idea and is carefully developed into something lasting, meaningful, and beautiful.
Together, Purple Diamond Press represents our commitment to publishing books that shine with purpose and leave a lasting impact on young readers.
Our Mission
To publish diverse, high-quality children’s books that inspire imagination, celebrate every child’s unique story, and create meaningful reading experiences for families, educators, and communities around the world.
Our Values
Every Child Belongs
We believe children deserve stories that reflect the many cultures, families, abilities, and experiences that make our world extraordinary.
Collaboration
We work alongside our authors, illustrators, editors, educators, and community partners to create books that remain true to each creator’s vision.
Quality
From editing and illustration to printing and distribution, we’re committed to producing books that meet professional publishing standards.
Community
Books have the power to bring people together. Through literacy initiatives, school partnerships, and community programs, we’re committed to helping stories reach the children who need them most.
Meet Our Founder & CEO
Purple Diamond Press was founded by Charity M. Harris, an award-winning children’s author, publisher, graphic designer, and disability advocate with a passion for creating books that help children feel seen, valued, and inspired.
After earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Graphic Design with a minor in Marketing from California Polytechnic University, Pomona, Charity combined her love of storytelling, design, and publishing to build a company dedicated to producing meaningful children’s literature.
As both an author and publisher, she understands the publishing journey from every perspective. That experience allows her to guide authors with honesty, transparency, and a collaborative approach that keeps each creator’s vision at the heart of every project.
A Personal Mission
Living with Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease has shaped Charity’s belief that representation matters. Throughout her life, she rarely saw characters who reflected her own experiences, inspiring her to create stories where children of all backgrounds, abilities, and families can recognize themselves and appreciate others.
Today, that philosophy continues to guide Purple Diamond Press. While every book has its own unique voice and purpose, the company remains committed to publishing stories that celebrate diversity, encourage imagination, and create meaningful reading experiences for children everywhere.
Building More Than Books
Since founding Purple Diamond Press, Charity has partnered with talented authors from across the country to publish professionally crafted children’s books that are enjoyed by families, educators, schools, and libraries.
Her work has been recognized through national media, educational organizations, and literacy initiatives, and Purple Diamond Press continues to expand its reach through global distribution and partnerships that bring meaningful stories to readers around the world.
Charity’s Philosophy
“Every author has a story worth telling, and every child deserves books that reflect the beautifully diverse world we share.”
Why Families & Educators Choose Purple Diamond Press
* Award-winning children’s books
* Diverse authors and authentic storytelling
* Professional publishing standards
* Classroom-ready resources
* Books for families, schools, and libraries
* Global distribution through the Independent Publishers Group (IPG)
* A growing community of authors dedicated to inspiring young readers
Looking Ahead
As Purple Diamond Press continues to grow, so does our commitment to discovering new voices, supporting talented authors, and publishing books that children will cherish for years to come.
Whether you’re a reader, educator, librarian, bookseller, parent, or aspiring author, thank you for being part of our journey. Together, we’re building a future where every child can find a story that feels like it was written just for them.
40+ Children’s Books Published
15+ Passionate Authors
Not every manuscript is the right fit for Purple Diamond Press. We thoughtfully evaluate each submission to ensure it aligns with our publishing philosophy and commitment to excellence.
Over 100,000 Students Reached
Books purchased by generous sponsors and author visits performed