Now Available for Preorder: The Day There Were No Teachers — A Celebration of the Educators Who Shape Our World
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Every child remembers a teacher who changed something.
Maybe it was the teacher who stayed after school to help with reading. The one who noticed when a student was struggling. The one who made learning feel like an adventure instead of an assignment.
Teachers do so much more than teach academic subjects. They inspire confidence, encourage curiosity, build resilience, and often become the steady presence children need during some of the most important years of their lives.
That idea sparked my newest picture book.
What Would Happen If There Were No Teachers?
I’m thrilled to officially announce that The Day There Were No Teachers is now available for preorder.
This laugh-out-loud picture book imagines a world where the teachers suddenly disappear… and the animals decide they’re more than qualified to take over the classroom.
A kangaroo leaps into the role of teacher, creating hilarious chaos as students quickly discover that teaching is much harder than it looks. With every unexpected lesson, children begin to realize just how much they depend on the caring adults who guide them each day.
Behind the humor is an important message:
Great teachers don’t just teach lessons—they help shape lives.
Perfect for Teacher Appreciation
Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, educator, librarian, or school administrator, The Day There Were No Teachers is a meaningful way to celebrate the incredible work teachers do every single day.
The story opens the door to conversations about:
Appreciating the people who help us learn
Respecting educators and school staff
Understanding teamwork in the classroom
Finding humor in unexpected situations
Recognizing that teaching takes patience, creativity, and heart
It’s a book designed to make children laugh first—and reflect afterward.
A New Beginning for Purple Diamond Press
This release is especially meaningful because The Day There Were No Teachers is part of Purple Diamond Press’s first seasonal lineup distributed through Independent Publishers Group (IPG).
As the books begin reaching bookstores, libraries, schools, and retailers across the country, I’m incredibly grateful for every reader, teacher, bookseller, librarian, and supporter who has believed in this mission.
This is another exciting milestone for our growing publishing journey.
Inside the Classroom… Anything Can Happen
Without giving away too many surprises…
Expect energetic illustrations, unforgettable animal antics, and plenty of classroom moments that children will love pointing out again and again.
From flying feathers to unexpected classroom visitors, every page is packed with details that make this a fun read-aloud for homes, classrooms, and libraries.
Preorder Your Copy Today
Preorders play an important role in helping independent books succeed. Every preorder tells bookstores, libraries, and retailers that readers are excited about a new release.
If you’ve enjoyed my previous books—or if there’s a teacher who has made a lasting impact on your family’s life—I hope you’ll consider preordering your copy today.
Together, let’s celebrate the educators who show up every morning ready to inspire the next generation.
Because sometimes it takes imagining a day without teachers to truly appreciate everything they do.
Coming March 2, 2027
The Day There Were No Teachers
Written by C.M. Harris
Illustrated by Jecoe Firmalan
Available now for preorder wherever books are sold.
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