Excited and honored to have VICKY AND JUNE: FRIENDS AT PLAY included in the 2026 Read for Empathy collection in the UK! Chosen by experts to help kids increase understanding and practice empathy.

What exactly is a #LISTPoem? Learn more in the Rhyme Docs latest House Calls blog post: www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... #Poems #PictureBooks #PoetryForms @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @laurapurdy.bsky.social @reneekurilla.bsky.social

Winter is the perfect time to warm up your rhyming or lyrical picture book project with an expert Rhyme Doctor's critique. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Kidlit writers: the Rhyme Doctors can show you how to rhyme with confidence this year! Schedule an expert critique of your rhyming or lyrical picture book! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

Three days ago, I opposed a funding bill for the Department of Homeland Security because it did not put an end to ICE’s lawlessness.

People have asked what can be done in the wake of the murders of Renee Good and Alex Pretti. Congress has the power of the purse. We must use it.

Another happy Rhyme Doctors' client! We love helping kidlit writers polish their rhyming/lyrical picture books. Find out more at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Way to go, Sara!

Congrats, Michelle! @schaubwrites.bsky.social Seagrass meadows are amazing. We're so excited to read this.

Hey kidlit writers! Fresh starts need fresh eyes! Get an expert perspective on your rhyming or lyrical picture book with a Rhyme Doctors critique. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

New year, new writing goals! Get that rhyming or lyrical picture book in tip top shape with a Rhyme Doctor's critique! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Just two more days . . . Have you drafted your New Year's resolutions yet? The Rhyme Docs are here to help with expert feedback as you finish that rhyming PB project in 2026! @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Wishing all in the kidlit community a joyful and HAPPY HOLIDAY season! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Even if someone feels like a “remainder,” there’s always a place for them on our holiday team. Everyone belongs. During the holiday season, include others the way we share holiday cheer, warmfully, generously, and with room for everyone at the sleigh.

Leaving you tonight with a reminder of the works of our forebears. The greatest generation. Funded by moms across America mailing in their dimes to help prevent a disease they all feared.

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Brimming with holiday cheer, PICK A PINE by Patricia Toht is a joyful read-aloud about selecting & decorating a Christmas tree. New edition features a full-page pop-up tree—you can almost smell the pine scent as you turn the pages! Order today! 👉 amazon.com/Pick-Pine-Tr... @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Holiday PB Countdown: Pick a Pine Tree, @patriciatoht.bsky.social, Jarvis, Candlewick Press, #PictureBooks #ChildrensBooks, #holiday, #Christmas, #winter. 📚

Love the pop-up tree in the new edition of @patriciatoht.bsky.social’s lovely book!

Thinking of writing a children's picture book in rhyme? Check out these tips from me and the other @rhymedoctors.bsky.social on this @writeforkids.bsky.social instructor spotlight. writeforkids.online/instructor-s... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Trying to decorate AND polish your rhyming PB during the holidays? Let the Rhyme Docs help--we'll provide a comprehensive CRITIQUE while you tend to the baking and decorating! Reach out at RhymeDoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Snow or no, it's a go! I'll be at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, tomorrow (11/29) at 2:00 pm. I'll be sharing the picture book PICK A PINE TREE and leading crafts and other activities. Support a wonderful indie bookstore on Small Business Saturday! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social

The Rhyme Doctors love to share seasonal rhyming and lyrical books. Read about these three beauties in this week's House Calls blog -- www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Thinking of writing a children's picture book in rhyme? Check out these tips from me and the other @rhymedoctors.bsky.social on this @writeforkids.bsky.social instructor spotlight. writeforkids.online/instructor-s... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

If your kiddos race to the window when the garbage truck rolls by (like my grandchildren do!), they’ll love Eric Ode’s delightful picture book, Hooray, It’s Garbage Day! A great read-aloud celebration of trucks! 👉 www.amazon.com/Hooray-Its-G... @ericode.bsky.social

To discover more about the Rhyme Doctors, check out this interview with Write for Kids. (Look for the discount on our first workshop recording, too!) @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed writeforkids.online/instructor-s...

The Rhyme Doctors wish you lots of sweet treats both on and off the page this Halloween! Happy writing and happy rhyming! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social

Puzzling together a rhyming picture book? Having trouble making the pieces fit? The Rhyme Doctors can help! Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed #rhyme #meter #picturebook

A Halloween treat! PICK A PUMPKIN is a spooktacular selection in People! @candlewickpress.bsky.social #KidLitMegaFeed

The Rhyme Doctors can help transform your rhyming or lyrical children's picture book from scary to spook-tacular with our expert critiques. Learn more: rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

The maple trees have finally decided to don their fall colors! Let’s hope the blustery winds don’t blow them away too soon. 🍁🍂🌬️

UK kidlit authors!

Gifting books to young readers is one of my favorite things to do! A little friend was super excited about this action packed book from @patriciatoht.bsky.social bonus: signed copy from the author!! 🙌

Is your rhyming or lyrical pb missing that spark? A Rhyme Doctors' critique is just what you need to light up your story and rhyme! Check out our expert editorial services: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

On today's post we dig deeper into crafting HAIKU poems and celebrating them in Kidlit books! Take a peek & sign up for our newsletter: tinyurl.com/37s99nt6 @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social Laura P Salas and @gianferrari-m.bsky.social

Beep! Beep! A new Taxi, Go fan. Thank you for gifting this to your young friend, Eileen!

The first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow have nearly 500,000 views each 🤯 Do you know how cool that is for literacy, for book joy?! We are all worthy of reading, we are all readers 💚 And NOW episode three is out! Take a look, it’s in a book 📚🌈🦋 youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared

Feeling tangled up when trying to rhyme? Our expert critiques of rhyming and lyrical kidlit picture books will help your story flow. Don't frighten agents and editors, excite them w a Rhyme Doctors' critique! rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

No tricks, only treats when you sign up for Rhyme Doc's HOUSE CALLS. Monthly tips and mentor texts to help you become a better writer of rhyming and lyrical picture books. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

I was honored to start off Michele McAvoy's Girls Power Hour today, talking about writing in rhyme. How wonderful to share what I've learned and then continue learning from other writers about their speciality. The humor workshop by @brittanypomales.bsky.social was amazing!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐

The newest “book baby” is out in the UK! VICKY AND JUNE: FRIENDS AT PLAY contains 5 stories of friendship for developing readers. Available at UK bookshops and online sellers (and from international sellers in the US). #earlychapterbooks #friendship #MegaKidLitFeed

Looking for fright-free feedback on your rhyming or lyrical kidlit picture book? Rhyme Doctors critiques are constructive, encouraging, and focused on story, rhyme and rhythm. www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly

Saturday, October 11, is the International Day of the Girl! To celebrate the day, kidlit creators will be discussing writing for kids on the GIRL POWER HOUR. Are you interested in writing rhyming picture books? I'll be talking (at 9:10 ET) about five rules that can guide you to success.

5 Picture Books about Libraries Around the World & Signed Book GIVEAWAY! buff.ly/hbvyZ0x via @pragmaticmom #ReadYourWorld #giveaway #picturebooks #library #bannedbooks

Coming October 14th! @regalhouse.bsky.social @mgescapades.bsky.social

Happy October! Struggling with scansion? A Rhyme Doctors' critique will help your rhyme and meter FALL into place! Check out our editorial services for rhyming and lyrical picture books: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social

Sunday (5 October) is Grandparents Day in the UK! Here's a sweet book for your little ones to share with their Nan. TOGETHER WITH YOU celebrates special times with grandma through the seasons. "No matter the weather/ whatever we do, every day's better/ together with you!"

Is your rhyming PB project not quite MEASURING up? We're here to help! Check out critique services at RhymeDoctors.com and let us assist! @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Today on the HOUSE CALLS blog, we take a look at three rhyming picture books to savor as we fall into autumn. 🍂📗 www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed #picturebooks #rhyme #meter