Sam Baker Books started with a father reading to his kids.
Thanks for visiting Sam Baker Books. We sell children’s books — but there’s more.
Our publishing company is evolving into a platform for global advocacy. We want to make a difference when it comes to literacy, and we want to help others do so as well.
My dad, author Sam Baker, was the founder of Sam Baker Books. He published five children's books starting at the age of 95, and he actively ran our publishing company right up until his passing at age 102.
Amazing, right? He was a role model for us all.
During his book tours and interviews, Sam often talked about his struggles with reading as a kid. He explained that the right books -- those he could read and decode with his dyslexia -- opened doors to new ideas, creativity, and imagination.
Sam Baker promoted literacy, love of books, and making reading fun and accessible to everyone.
My dad believed, as I do, in literacy for all.
Today, my dad’s legacy continues to another generation.
I’m Sally Baker Simon, president of Sam Baker Books.
I invite you to connect with me and follow the Sam Baker Books company page on LinkedIn, where we can continue and expand our thoughts about literacy.
I want to hear your ideas and experiences.
📚 Let’s work together to improve access to reading for everyone.
Our story
Our founder, Sam Baker, overcame his own childhood reading struggles to become a children's author at age 95. Oscar the Mouse is beautifully written and illustrated to make reading accessible, empowering, and deeply fun. Perfect for early readers, classroom libraries, and cozy bedtime stories.
Meet Sam Baker.
Sam Baker was a United States Marine, a technology pioneer, father, and—most unexpectedly—a children’s author who began his writing career at 95.
His five books remind us it’s never too late to dream, create, and share.
Sam passed away in 2025 at the age of 102, but his books remain a testament to his passion for storytelling and his belief in the power of literacy.
“The book has a bunch of funny things in it. It cracks me up, especially the Boogeyman! I can’t wait to read it again!”
Charlie
“The book shows how differences are what make the world a wonderful place.”
Dianne Price
“It's a great message for children, and the book itself is very wonderfully written and illustrated.”
Gellyahnah Aakhen
