We publish self-help books from a queer perspective.

Purple Palm Press is getting tools and knowledge from queer to queer through publishing nonfiction for life’s transitions and self empowerment. Revolutionaries created change in their communities by making their mark so we are too.

We publish books on topics including finance, self help, and parenting. These genres are predominantly written by straight authors and a lot of the content does not apply to or include LGBTQ+ audiences. Our authors are all LGBTQ+ and write with an LGBTQ+ audience in mind.

Lou Barrett,
Founder

Lou Barrett (she/they) is focused on shifting conversations and starting new ones within queer culture. Lou created Purple Palm Press, because they are interested in adding work to the queer cannon they feel is missing.

They strive to make space for queer authors to pass on valuable insights and experiences to their community empowering them to grow emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. When they’re not working, they love walking into friend's kitchens and launching into a monologue about whatever book they're reading.