Paper Tiger is an original line of personal development books, children's literature and distinctive gifts from Nashville-based author Cara Baker.

Embrace life's imperfections
Welcome to Paper Tiger, your sanctuary for self-discovery and empowerment, offering a unique collection of personal development books, children's books, and quirky products that celebrate and embrace life's imperfections.

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Our Mission
More often than not, the dangers we envision are nothing more than paper tigers – frightening in theory but completely harmless in reality. Our mission is to explore how we can recognize when our fears have taken on a life of their own, as well as strategies for taming them.
Collections
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Quirky Gifts
Discover our selection of unique products that speak to the heart. From...
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Children's Books
Explore our collection of children's stories, featuring characters who learn to embrace...
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Personal Development
Dive into our range of personal development books, thoughtfully curated to guide...
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When Stories Roar in Harmony: A Tiger Tale of S...
Sometimes, a stranger’s book can feel like a quiet echo of your own heart. And instead of feeling discouraged—“Oh no, someone else wrote a tiger book!”—you feel validated. Encouraged. Connected....
When Stories Roar in Harmony: A Tiger Tale of S...
Sometimes, a stranger’s book can feel like a quiet echo of your own heart. And instead of feeling discouraged—“Oh no, someone else wrote a tiger book!”—you feel validated. Encouraged. Connected....
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Behind the Pages: The Writing Journey of Sanctuary
Success, for me, wasn't about sales numbers or building a platform. It was about creating something authentic that might help others feel less alone in their struggles.
Behind the Pages: The Writing Journey of Sanctuary
Success, for me, wasn't about sales numbers or building a platform. It was about creating something authentic that might help others feel less alone in their struggles.
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Living with Gun Violence Anxiety: A Tennessee P...
My daughter is creating a short film about how gun violence affects student mental health. I'm proud of her courage but devastated she knows this fear at all.
Living with Gun Violence Anxiety: A Tennessee P...
My daughter is creating a short film about how gun violence affects student mental health. I'm proud of her courage but devastated she knows this fear at all.