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The Inspiring Tale of Library Cats Baker & Taylor

These Scottish Fold cats became cultural icons in the ’80s and ’90s, inspiring children all over the world to read.

Baker and Taylor cats first poster

A small town librarian adopted two Scottish Fold cats to live at the library where she worked in Miden, Nevada. She named them Baker and Taylor, after the library distributor. When the company caught wind of the cats, they made Baker and Taylor the mascots of their company in the ’80s and ’90s. Soon, the cats became cultural icons and inspired people all over the world. Here’s their adorable story. 

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