We need more artists in this world. Art gives us empathy by inspiring the study of humankind. Art gives us innovation by activating our boundless experimental mind. Art gives us fulfillment when we create something meaningful. Art gives us that divine glimpse into a universe that remains beyond calculation. This collection of aphorisms and oratories distills Nagi's insights into the creative process & practice, in hopes to inspire more artists. This book is for anyone who wants to put creativity at the forefront of their life, and who believes creativity can help repair society. 

A IS FOR ARTIST, B is for BEAT, C is for COLOR, D is for DANCE.. all the way to Z. This alphabet book is for children ages 5-10 and equally suited for co-reading & singing with families, teachers and caregivers. It also includes a workbook where kids cancreate their own artist’s alphabet.

A IS FOR ARTIST makes music, activities, videos & books that foster imagination, curiosity, language and artistic creativity. Karim Nagi is a lifelong performing artist, songwriter, designer and educator. He has performed over 500 school assemblies, and has a TEDx Talk. Nagi immigrated from Egypt to the USA as a youth, and operates at the intersection of creativity and cultural awareness. His family members help him create books, songs, activities and videos for A IS FOR ARTIST.