Across the country, educators are facing an overwhelming challenge:
How do we build kinder, more inclusive school communities when time, staffing, and budgets are stretched thin?
Teachers want resources that are meaningful.
Administrators want programs that actually fit MTSS Tier 1 and PBIS school-climate goals.
Families want to see their children practicing empathy, kindness, and respect.
Students need help navigating emotions, friendships, and differences.
But with limited time, crowded schedules, and curriculum overload, schools don’t have the capacity to implement complicated or expensive SEL initiatives.
That’s where we come in.
What Schools Really Need: Turnkey, Inclusive SEL That Works for Every Child
School districts today need resources that are:
✔ Easy to implement
✔ Culturally responsive and inclusive
✔ Aligned with MTSS Tier 1 & PBIS
✔ Joyful and engaging
✔ Affordable
✔ High-impact for the entire school community
The What If We Were® SEL Program was created with those needs in mind.
As an award-winning children’s author, disability advocate, and founder of Purple Diamond Press, I have spent years visiting schools, listening to teachers, and learning what truly makes a difference for students.
Those conversations inspired a simple truth:
Kindness is teachable.
Inclusion is teachable.
And when you make it accessible, it transforms a school.
The What If We Were® SEL Kindness Program: A Simple, Schoolwide Solution
Our SEL program brings together:
✨ Powerful literature
✨ Representation children can see themselves in
✨ Schoolwide kindness themes
✨ Inclusion for disability awareness
✨ Friendship and community building
✨ Easy-to-use teacher resources
✨ A joyful, interactive author visit (depending on travel)
Together, these elements create a meaningful SEL experience that supports:
• PBIS Tier 1 school climate initiatives
• MTSS Tier 1 social-emotional learning
• Bullying prevention
• Inclusion and equity
• Family engagement
• Classroom culture
Schools across California and across the country have already seen the impact with the What If We Were series!
More students smiling.
Kinder classrooms.
Stronger connections.
And a school community united by shared values.
Literature That Reflects Every Child
Representation matters.
Our books intentionally feature:
• Children of many cultures
• Students with disabilities
• Diverse family structures (inter-racial)
• Real emotions
• Real moments of kindness and growth
From What If We Were All The Same! to What If We Were All Kind! to our newest releases, each book supports social-emotional learning and celebrates the unique identities of all children.
When students see themselves on the page, they listen differently.
They connect differently.
They learn differently.
Introducing the Pilot Program: Bringing Kindness to Schools Nationwide
We are thrilled to announce the launch of our 2026 Pilot Program, designed specifically for districts and principals who want to be the first to experience our full, schoolwide SEL system.
Pilot schools receive:
✨ A Schoolwide SEL Kindness Program
✨ Classroom discussion guides
✨ Digital activities
✨ Family engagement resources
✨ Exclusive early access to the What If We Were Kind Box™
✨ Discounted pricing for districtwide expansion
Pilot schools help us test, strengthen, and refine our upcoming kindness tools — while giving their students a transformative SEL experience.
Enrollment is extremely limited.
Pilot schools are selected based on diversity, school climate goals, and teacher interest.
⭐ Coming Soon: The What If We Were Kind Box™
In 2026, we will be launching one of our most exciting resources yet:
💛 The What If We Were Kind Box™
A premium, schoolwide SEL kit focused on:
• Kindness
• Emotional regulation
• Respect
• Inclusion
• Positive behavior
• Community building
It will include:
✔ Kindness Coins
✔ Classroom kindness challenges
✔ Emotion cards featuring Tally™
✔ Teacher-led activities
✔ Schoolwide initiatives
✔ Parent engagement tools
✔ Bonus literacy + SEL materials
Designed for K–4 classrooms, the Kind Box makes SEL practical, joyful, and consistent throughout the year.
Imagine an entire school speaking the same language of kindness.
Imagine students excited to earn kindness coins.
Imagine teachers with ready-made, meaningful SEL tools right at their fingertips.
That’s what we’re building.
We Are Solving a Real Problem for Schools
The challenges schools are facing today are real.
But so is the hope.
And the solution doesn’t have to be complicated.
The What If We Were® program solves district needs by offering:
✔ EASY IMPLEMENTATION
Teachers aren’t overloaded — everything is ready to use.
✔ SCHOOLWIDE IMPACT
Classrooms, hallways, parents, and administrators share the same SEL language.
✔ EQUITY & REPRESENTATION
Students of all backgrounds feel seen, valued, and celebrated.
✔ MTSS & PBIS ALIGNMENT
A real Tier 1 support that addresses behavior, climate, and belonging.
✔ AFFORDABILITY
Schoolwide book kits + visits starting at book-only pricing.
✔ COMMUNITY CONNECTION
Families join the kindness movement at home.
✔ LONG-TERM VALUE
With 10+ books in the series and the Kind Box on the way, schools can continue building their SEL library for years to come.
Bring the SEL Kindness Experience to Your School
If your school, district, or organization is looking for:
• A refreshing SEL program
• Strong inclusive literature
• A joyful schoolwide kindness initiative
• A simple way to support school climate
• Tools that align with MTSS Tier 1, PBIS, and equity goals
—then you are exactly who we designed this program for.
💛 Pilot Program enrollment is now open.
💛 The What If We Were Kind Box™ launches in 2026.
💛 Schoolwide SEL Book Kits are available for bulk order now.
Let’s build kinder communities — one school at a time.
📩 To join the Pilot Program, email:
outreach@purplediamondpress.com
📚 Learn more:
www.CMHarrisBooks.com
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