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Your story could be the next one we help bring to life. 📚 Purple Diamond Press is growing, and we’re looking for meaningful children’s stories with something to say. As recently featured in the Los Angeles Times’ Daily Pilot, our mission remains the same: publishing books that make a difference. We work with selected authors through the publishing process—from editorial development and illustration to professional design, production, distribution, and marketing support. Have a children’s manuscript you believe belongs on bookshelves, in classrooms, or in the hands of families? We’d love to learn more about it. 💜 Applications are open for publishing consideration. 📖 Manuscripts do not have to be professionally edited before applying. Apply at PurpleDiamondPressKids.com #PurpleDiamondPress #ChildrensBookPublisher #PublishingOpportunity #ChildrensBookAuthor #writersofinstagram by @purplediamondpress
OUR PUBLISHING CALENDAR IS OFFICIALLY FULL! 💜 Big things are happening at Purple Diamond Press! We’re grateful for the talented authors we get to publish and work with us to bring their stories to life. With our current publishing calendar at capacity, we are officially accepting authors for our 2028 publishing waitlist! Our commitment has always been to give every book the attention, creativity, and professional care it deserves. That means being intentional about the number of projects we accept. 📚 What’s next? Beginning January 2027, we’ll start reviewing waitlisted projects for our 2028 and future publishing seasons. Have a children’s book manuscript you’ve been dreaming of publishing? We’d love to hear from you! 💜 JOIN OUR WAITLIST TODAY! Visit www.purplediamondpress.com to take the first step toward your publishing journey. Publishing Books That Make A Difference. #ChildrensBookPublishing #AspiringAuthors #AuthorSubmissions #PublishYourBook #writerscommunity by @purplediamondpress
📚 SPRING READS ARE COMING SOON! New seasons. New stories. New adventures! 💜 We’re getting ready for an exciting spring at Purple Diamond Press, with four children’s books arriving between January and April 2027! 🚀 JANUARY: What If We Were All Curious! by C.M. Harris — Inspiring young minds to ask questions, explore, and discover the world around them. 🐱 FEBRUARY: Luna in Laguna by Leah Huganir — A beautifully illustrated seaside adventure set in Laguna Beach, California. 🏫 MARCH: The Day There Were No Teachers by C.M. Harris — What happens when the teachers disappear? One unforgettable school day is about to begin! 🎬 APRIL: Movie Night with Mommy by Natalie Burns — A heartwarming story celebrating the special moments between a mother and her child. Four books. Four incredible stories. One mission: Publishing Books That Make A Difference. Which one are you most excited to read? Tell us below! ✨ Follow @PurpleDiamondPress for cover reveals, sneak peeks, preorder announcements, and more! #SpringReading #ComingSoon #ChildrensBooks #NewBookReleases #IndependentPublishing by @purplediamondpress
🌍✨ WHAT IF ONE LITTLE GIRL COULD CHANGE THE WAY YOU SEE THE SKY? Some stories entertain. Others open a window into an entirely different world! 📖💛 At Purple Diamond Press, we’re excited to spotlight children’s book author Susan Niemanze and her upcoming picture book, The Girl Who Dropped Salt from the Sky, beautifully illustrated by Henry Ezeokeke! 🌟 A celebration of African storytelling, culture, and imagination! This captivating picture book invites young readers to discover the beauty of diverse stories while inspiring curiosity, creativity, and a love for reading. 📚 Teachers, librarians, and parents—this is one to keep on your radar! Stories like these help children: ✨ Discover cultures and perspectives beyond their own. ✨ See the beauty of representation in children’s literature. ✨ Develop curiosity about the world around them. ✨ Build meaningful connections through storytelling. Every child deserves a bookshelf as diverse and extraordinary as the world they live in. 🌍💜 We’re proud to support Susan on her publishing journey and can’t wait to share more about this exciting book! 📖 Coming in 2027! 💬 Educators and families: What’s one book that helped you discover a culture different from your own? Tell us in the comments! #ChildrensBooks #DiverseBooks #culture #AfricanLiterature #RepresentationMatters by @purplediamondpress
🚀🔬 CALLING ALL BOOK LOVERS, EDUCATORS, PARENTS, LIBRARIANS & CURIOUS MINDS! What if one book could inspire children to ask bigger questions, explore new ideas, and discover the excitement of learning? 📚 WHAT IF WE WERE ALL CURIOUS! by C.M. Harris, illustrated by Vitor Lopes, is available to read FREE on NetGalley for just 16 more days! This colorful children’s picture book celebrates curiosity, creativity, and the joy of discovery while encouraging young readers to ask questions, think critically, and explore the wonderful world of STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). ✨ Why you’ll want to read it: 🔬 Encourages curiosity, exploration, and discovery. 💡 Inspires imagination, creative thinking, and problem-solving. 🌎 Introduces young readers to exciting STEAM concepts. 📖 Makes a wonderful addition to classroom libraries, school libraries, homeschool collections, and family bookshelves. 💜 YOUR VOICE MATTERS! Whether you’re a teacher, school librarian, parent, grandparent, homeschool family, children’s book reviewer, literacy advocate, aspiring educator, or simply someone who loves a great picture book, we’d love for you to discover this story! Your honest reviews help more families, schools, and communities find books that inspire a lifelong love of reading and learning. ✨ HOW TO PARTICIPATE: 1. Visit NetGalley.com and create a FREE account. 2. Search for What If We Were All Curious! 3. Request access to read the book. 4. Read and share your honest review on NetGalley. 5. Consider sharing your review on Goodreads, too! ⏰ Available through November 16, 2026! Let’s help raise a generation of curious thinkers, imaginative dreamers, and lifelong learners! 💬 Who inspires curiosity in your life? Tag a teacher, parent, librarian, or book-loving friend who would enjoy this story! #ChildrensBooks #FREE #STEAMEducation #BookReviewers #NetGalley by @purplediamondpress
🎃🦇 HAPPY HALLOWEEN! A SWEET LITTLE SURPRISE IS COMING NEXT FALL! 🍬 This Halloween, we’re giving you a sneak peek at something fang-tastically adorable coming to bookshelves in Fall 2027! Meet Vampster, the cutest little vampire-inspired character who’s ready to bring some Halloween magic to young readers! 📚 The Dreazles of Dream Isle: Vampster’s Halloween Treat, written and illustrated by the talented Madison Cox, is an upcoming children’s picture book from Purple Diamond Press! With its charming illustrations, playful Halloween spirit, and an irresistible little character, this is one treat you’ll want to save room for next year! 🏫 Teachers, librarians, and parents: Planning your seasonal classroom read-alouds and library collections? Keep Vampster’s Halloween Treat on your radar for Halloween 2027! 💜 We’re excited to bring Madison’s creativity and imagination to bookshelves next fall! 👻 No tricks here! Just a sweet new story coming your way! ✨ Follow Purple Diamond Press for sneak peeks, release updates, and preorder announcements. 🌐 PurpleDiamondPressKids.com #HappyHalloween #HalloweenBooks #ChildrensBooks #comıngsoon #KidsBooks by @purplediamondpress
🎃🦇 A fang-tastic Halloween adventure is coming in 2027! We’re excited to introduce Madison Cox, one of our talented children’s book authors at Purple Diamond Press and the creative mind behind Vampster’s Halloween Treat! 🍭 Written AND illustrated by Madison, this adorable upcoming picture book introduces young readers to Vampster, a charming little character who’s getting ready for some spooky-season fun! With playful illustrations, a festive Halloween atmosphere, and an irresistibly cute main character, this upcoming release is one to keep on your radar! 📚 Teachers, librarians, and parents: Start planning your Halloween 2027 reading lists! Vampster’s Halloween Treat is coming just in time for next year’s spooky season. 💜 We’re proud to celebrate Madison’s creativity as she brings her imaginative story to life! 🗓️ Coming Halloween 2027! ✨ Follow Purple Diamond Press for behind-the-scenes updates, sneak peeks, and preorder announcements! 🌐 PurpleDiamondPressKids.com #HalloweenBooks #ChildrensBooks #PictureBooks #KidsBooks #Halloween by @purplediamondpress
🏫📚 A truly inclusive classroom begins with the books we put on our school library shelves! 💛 Every student deserves to walk into a classroom, open a book, and discover characters who reflect their identity, culture, experiences, and abilities. Representation in school libraries isn’t just important. It’s essential to creating a learning environment where every child feels they belong. Books are more than words on a page. They are windows into different experiences, mirrors that reflect who we are, and bridges that connect us to one another. At Purple Diamond Press, we believe representation matters. When children encounter diverse characters, cultures, backgrounds, and abilities in books, they learn that our differences are something to celebrate, not divide us. ✨ Every child deserves to feel SEEN, HEARD, VALUED, and INCLUDED. Teachers, principals, school librarians, and district leaders: The books you choose help shape how students see themselves and the world around them. Inclusive classroom libraries can spark meaningful conversations, build empathy, encourage acceptance, and foster a stronger sense of belonging. 💜 Diversity on our bookshelves helps build belonging in our classrooms. Let’s work together to ensure every school library reflects the beautiful diversity of the students it serves. 🌐 Explore our inclusive children’s books at PurpleDiamondPressKids.com 💬 Educators: Do the books in your classroom and school library reflect the diversity of your students? #DiverseBooks #RepresentationMatters #SchoolLibraries #InclusiveEducation #ChildrensBooks by @purplediamondpress
🌱 TWO LANGUAGES. ONE BEAUTIFUL MESSAGE OF KINDNESS! 💜 Kindness knows no language barriers, and neither should a story about the power of giving! We’re excited to share the English and Spanish covers of The Caring Circle: A Garden in the City / Un jardín en la ciudad, written by Nazareth Cuevas Diaz and beautifully illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan. Meet Cocoa, an adorable plush puppy who helps bring to life a heartwarming story about generosity, compassion, and the ripple effect of small acts of kindness. Through The Caring Circle, young readers will discover that even the smallest gesture can inspire meaningful change in their communities. 📚 Coming May 2027 in English and Spanish! Perfect for families, bilingual classrooms, school libraries, and educators looking to encourage empathy, social-emotional learning, and community engagement. Teachers, librarians, and parents: Add The Caring Circle to your 2027 reading lists and follow Purple Diamond Press for upcoming release announcements! 💬 How do you encourage children to practice kindness in everyday life? #ChildrensBooks #BilingualBooks #dogsofinstagram #SocialEmotionalLearning #KindnessMatters by @purplediamondpress
💜 MEET THE AUTHOR BEHIND THE CARING CIRCLE! 🌱📚 We’re excited to spotlight Nazareth Cuevas Diaz, a wonderful member of the Purple Diamond Press author family! Originally from Spain, Nazareth has lived in Nigeria, France, and the United States. As a mother of two, she brings her international experiences and passion for kindness, generosity, and meaningful connections to children’s literature. 🌼 Introducing The Caring Circle: A Garden in the City! Meet Cocoa, an adorable plush puppy at the heart of a heartwarming series that explores how small acts of kindness can grow into something extraordinary. Beautifully illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan, this upcoming picture book encourages young readers to discover the power of giving, caring for others, and making a difference in their communities. 🌎 Available in English and Spanish! 📅 Coming May 2027! We are thrilled to continue bringing Nazareth’s vision to life and look forward to sharing this meaningful story with families, educators, and young readers everywhere! 📚 Parents, teachers, and librarians: Keep The Caring Circle on your radar for your 2027 reading lists! 💬 What’s one small act of kindness that made a big difference in your life? #ChildrensBooks #dogsofinstagram #BilingualBooks #KindnessMatters #KidsBooks by @purplediamondpress
👻What a fun weekend in Glendora! Author @cmharrisbooks loves meeting readers in person 🎃 A smaller market with a big turnout thanks to the one and only @officialbluey 🎃 We had a fabulous time meeting the parents and seeing the cute little Halloween costumes. We love when we can share our books that make a difference #booksforkids #authorlife #happyhalloween #indieauthorsofinstagram #bookpublishing by @purplediamondpress
💜 INCLUSION ISN’T A PRIVILEGE. IT’S SOMETHING EVERY CHILD DESERVES. Every child deserves to walk into a classroom, open a book, or join a playground and know that they belong. Not because they have to fit in, but because they are already worthy of being included. As a children’s book author and someone who lives with a disability, I understand the power of representation. When children see characters who look like them, communicate differently, or use mobility devices, they begin to understand that differences are a natural and beautiful part of our world. But inclusion goes beyond representation. It means creating opportunities for every child to participate, build friendships, learn, and thrive. 📚 That’s why I write stories that encourage kindness, acceptance, empathy, and disability inclusion. Let’s raise a generation of children who don’t just recognize differences but celebrate them. 💬 Parents and educators: How are you helping children understand and practice inclusion? #InclusionMatters #DisabilityInclusion #InclusiveEducation #ChildrensBooks #RepresentationMatters by @purplediamondpress

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