Kara Baker

Kara Baker is an artist, educator, and children’s book creator who believes that every student is an artist. She designs art workbooks and writes illustrated stories that encourage creativity, curiosity, and confidence.

With a background in teaching middle school art, Kara creates resources that bring art history, design, and hands-on projects together in ways that are engaging and easy to understand. Whether through a workbook or a storybook, her goal is to help young learners explore their imagination and discover their creative voice.

This series of Art Workbooks is designed to support middle school art education through a structured and engaging approach that connects art history with the Elements of Art and Principles of Design.

Each workbook focuses on a specific art movement or concept, guiding students through student-friendly readings, skill-building exercises, and hands-on projects. Together, the series covers major art periods from ancient civilizations to modern art, helping students understand how artistic styles have developed over time.

Ideal for grades 5–9, these workbooks can be used individually or as a complete curriculum to supplement classroom instruction, reinforce key concepts, and inspire creative exploration.

Kara's collection of children’s picture books invites young readers to explore the world through imagination, curiosity, and creativity. Written and illustrated by Kara Baker, each book combines engaging storytelling with original artwork to create a meaningful and visually rich reading experience.

From exciting adventures in outer space to stories about holidays, national parks, and brave little characters, this series blends both fiction and non-fiction to inspire learning and wonder. Whether following a courageous mouse on a journey or discovering new places and ideas, readers are encouraged to explore, dream, and grow.

Perfect for young readers, families, and classrooms, these books celebrate storytelling, creativity, and the joy of discovering the world through art.