Matthew J. Baek
Matthew J. Baek is a Korean-American illustrator, children's book author, and graphic designer working as a government contractor for USAID. His illustrations have appeared in many publications, both nationally and internationally, including the Washington Post, USA Weekend, Forbes, etc.
Children's books
In God's Hands, 2005–2006 Booklist Top Ten Books for Youth Be Gentle with the Dog, Dear, 2008–2008 Borders Original Voices SelectionPanda and Polar Bear, 2009 – Junior Library Guild Selection N is for North Korea, 2012 Poonya the Red Panda, 2015Pinecone's First Snow, 2015I Am a Cat, 2016Long Eared Bunny, 2016Life
Baek was born in Seoul, South Korea. He moved to the U.S. in 1981.Baek is represented by Donna Rosen. He has illustrated nationally and internationally since 1996. His clients have included Wall Street Journal, the Washington Post, USA Weekend magazine, AARP, Forbes magazine, the Discipleship Journal, Samsung, etc.
He has working as a Senior Graphic Designer creating PEPFAR logo, Faith-Based Initiatives brochure, and products for USAID.
He is currently the founder of Stray Point Art Academy and Stray Point Project.