Hi friends! 👋 I’m C.M. Harris, and I’m so excited to welcome you to the official home of the What If We Were® picture book series!

This blog is where we’ll celebrate kindness, creativity, and the power of representation in children’s books. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, librarian, or simply someone who believes in raising kind humans, you’re in the right place. 💛

🌍 Why What If We Were®?

This series was born out of a big question:
What if we were all kinder, more curious, more honest… more ourselves?

As an author and proud disability advocate, I wanted to create stories that made every child feel seen. Books that celebrate differences and open up conversations about empathy, inclusion, and joy. Today, What If We Were® lives in homes, schools, and libraries around the world—and I’m just getting started.

📚 What You’ll Find Here

On this blog, I’ll be sharing:
✅ Behind-the-scenes looks at the books
✅ Free resources and kindness activities
✅ Author event recaps and school visit stories
✅ Sneak peeks at new releases and merch
✅ Guest posts from educators, parents & readers

🤝 Join the Kindness Movement

This isn’t just a series—it’s a growing community of educators, families, and advocates who believe that kindness changes everything. I hope you’ll explore the site, download some resources, and maybe even send a What If We Were® book to a school that needs it.

Got a question, idea, or just want to say hi? I’d love to hear from you. Let’s build this world together, one story at a time.

With gratitude,
C.M. Harris
Author | Advocate | Founder of Purple Diamond Press

📝 Up next on the blog:

“5 Simple Ways to Teach Empathy Through Storytime” – don’t miss it!