Israel Cook is the founder and lead author of Princess Planet. He launched this project a few years ago inspired by his daughter’s love of princess stories and his frustration with the lack of authentic, diverse representation in children’s entertainment. Seeing a gap in the marketplace, he chose to create a solution rather than wait for others to act, shaping a brand that centers inclusivity and positive representation for young readers.
“Any parent with a daughter can relate to the challenge of finding children’s content that reflects true cultural diversity,” says Israel Cook, CEO of Princess Planet. “I started Princess Planet so our daughters can see themselves, their friends, and their classmates as princesses.” This commitment to visibility and positive representation guides every Princess Planet project, from storytelling to product design.
Princess Planet is a children’s entertainment brand focused on providing culturally diverse content across books, toys, and apparel. The brand’s core mission is to ensure that children encounter inclusive, well-researched stories and characters in their everyday lives. To that end, Princess Planet recently released three new books—two story books and a coloring book—timed for the holiday season, with additional products and expansions planned for release soon.
The initial book collection introduces sixteen distinct characters from the Princess Planet universe. Each princess blends elements of imagination and realism, inhabiting a world that is both colorful and grounded in real-world geography and history. Stories emphasize curiosity, a love of learning, and respect for language and culture. The narratives are designed to be adventurous and accessible while teaching children about different places and traditions in an age-appropriate way.
Fun fact: Each character was created by women from around the world who contributed their voices, perspectives, and creative talents. These collaborations aim to empower readers, celebrate cultural pride, and foster cross-cultural understanding, inner confidence, and self-worth in young audiences.
Princess Planet recognizes that many cultures are either underrepresented or misrepresented in mainstream children’s media. To counter that trend, the brand develops books, toys, and apparel that celebrate cultural diversity without resorting to stereotypes. The goal is to produce beloved products that parents trust and children enjoy, offering inclusive role models and stories that reflect a broad range of experiences.
You can explore Princess Planet’s work and support the project by visiting the brand’s website at www.PrincessPlanet.com. The newly released books are available online through the Princess Planet author page on Amazon at www.amazon.com/author/princessplanet.
How you can help:
If this initiative resonates with you, there are several meaningful ways to support Princess Planet and help bring these inclusive stories to more children:
- Spread the word: Share information about Princess Planet with friends, family, teachers, and community groups who care about diverse children’s media.
- Purchase the books: Buying the picture books and coloring book directly supports the creators and helps the brand continue producing culturally rich content.
- Support funding efforts: To meet production and e-commerce goals for the season, Princess Planet has an active fundraising campaign and has extended its timeline for last-minute support. Contributions help finalize product launches and expand offerings like clothing, accessories, and educational materials.
- Follow and engage: Stay updated on product launches, educational content, and community initiatives by following Princess Planet’s social channels and official homepage.
Beyond books, Princess Planet is developing a broader range of products—software applications, instructional videos, accessories, dolls, and clothing—to expand the brand and provide more ways for children to connect with culturally diverse characters. The long-term vision is to create a multimedia ecosystem that encourages curiosity, empathy, and pride in children of all backgrounds.
By supporting Princess Planet, you help amplify authentic voices and ensure that more children can find heroes and role models who reflect the rich variety of cultures in our world. For more information, updates, and ways to get involved, visit the Princess Planet home page or find the books listed through the author page on Amazon.