Today on HOUSE CALLS, tips from Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub on writing companion books with a look at her brand new lyrical picture book A PLACE FOR RAIN and it's companion, A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls #kidlit #critiqueservices @patriciatoht.bsky.social

Is the meter in your rhyming picture book manuscript a bit BUMPY? The Rhyme Doctors can help you smooth things out! Check out our services here -- www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

The Rhyme Doctors' comprehensive critiques of rhyming or lyrical picture books will help you get that manuscript in tip-top shape! Schedule one today at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Is your rhyming children's picture book manuscript in need of a check-up? The Rhyme Doctors are here to help! Check out our critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Meadows of the Sea by Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub and ill by Khoa Le releases April 15th. This nonfiction picture book is a great mentor text for writing in a lyrical style. Congrats to Michelle! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

We love helping aspiring picture books writers' manuscripts soar! Check out our critique services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

We owe each other a country where at least the things that two-thirds of Americans can agree on actually get done. When something is broken in this country, we have to do what it takes to fix it. Thank you, Tulsa, for the warm welcome back - and for showing us what a better future looks like.

Mix it up and write a Concrete Poem! Check out poems by talented poets: Joan Bransfield Graham, Bob Raczka & Heidi Roemer! Read more here: tinyurl.com/y3yh6426 @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

National Poetry Month is our fav month of the year. We can help you make your picture book more poetic with our comprehensive picture book critiques. Find out more at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social #kidlitcritiques

Book in the wild! The board book of PICK A PERFECT EGG was spotted in Savannah. A wonderful size for tucking in a basket! 💜🐇💛🥚📗

Happy April Fool's Day! Jokes aside, we LOVE helping picture book writers get their rhyming and lyrical picture books in tip-top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwiindiana.bsky.social

Spring is HERE! Let the Rhyme Doctors help your rhyming or lyrical PB project BLOSSOM with insightful feedback. Find out more about our critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Ups and downs of the day: Filled up the car at $4.29/gal tonight 😢 Stopped for a free ice cream cone at Dairy Queen 🍦😋

If you love a book, write a nice review. It gives the author encouragement for bad days when they want to take up scorpion petting. - @lianabrooks.bsky.social #WriterSky #BookSky #ReaderSky

On this week's House Calls blog, the Rhyme Doctors share two kidlit books that wonderfully combine poetry and comics. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @artbyvikram.bsky.social @grantdraws.bsky.social

Love these #childrenspoetry books by @schaubwrites.bsky.social! I especially appreciate how they introduce kids to everyday wonders & highlight how we can all be agents of positive change in the world. Wonderful #kidlit poetry! 🪁🌷🥦

“Ten times cute…” Thank you @fuse8.bsky.social for your kind words about SQUIRREL DRAWS BIG FEELINGS, Illus. @lucianaillustra.bsky.social @beamingbooksmn.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social #Art + #SEL 🌟📚🌟 We love your POP GOES THE NURSERY RHYME too! Illus Andrea Tsurumi /Union Square Kids 🌟📚🌟

My lyrical nonfiction picture book about seagrass meadows is out on Apr. 15th. Avail. for preorder now! michelleschaub.com/meadows @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

A friend shared this adorable library display for preschoolers today. Hard to believe that Easter is on its way! (PICK A PERFECT EGG is now available as a board book, too.) @candlewickpress.bsky.social @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social

It's almost spring . . . Time for a little spring cleaning w/ that rhyming picture book project? The Rhyme Doctors can provide critiques & insights to polish and perfect your work-in-progress! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

Congratulations, @schaubwrites.bsky.social and Khoa Le on your new, lyrical, nonfiction picture book, MEADOWS OF THE SEA: THE WONDERS OF SEA GRASS! Read all about it here -- www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...

Today on HOUSE CALLS, a look at strategies @schaubwrites.bsky.social used to make her upcoming NF PB flow like seagrass leaves in the current. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

Tomorrow!

There's still time to sign up for this webinar on writing lyrical picture books by @rhymedoctors.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social and me hosted by @writeforkids.bsky.social Join us: writeforkids.lpages.co/mastering-th...

Would you like your picture book text to have more read-aloud charm? The Rhyme Doctors share the tools to increase lyricism in your manuscript. Tuesday, 2/24, 8:00 pm EST. @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social writeforkids.lpages.co/mastering-th...

How is it possible that Kristi Noem still has this job. Imagine if you’re a family member or a shipmate of this guardsman. www.nbcnews.com/politics/imm...

Have you been thinking about writing a sequel? Today on the 24 Carrot Writing blog, I talk about questions to ask and points to consider when working on a second book in a series. www.24carrotwriting.com/-blog/what-e...

Little learners are invited on this engaging exploration of the moon! They'll discover why the moon appears to change shape, how sunlight makes it shine in the night sky, and why astronauts journey to its rocky surface—an engaging introduction to early astronomy. 👉 tinyurl.com/SteamPoetryV...

"Editors are drawn to lyrical picture books — and why read-aloud appeal can make the difference between a manuscript that’s “nice” and one that’s memorable and marketable." (CBI) Join the Rhyme Doctors for a workshop on Feb 24th. writeforkids.lpages.co/mastering-th...

Celebrating two years with this spunky little taxi! Beep, beep! @candlewickpress.bsky.social

The Trump Administration is attacking your right to breathe clean air. The science is clear. Climate change is an existential threat to our species. Limiting our ability to regulate pollution serves only to doom the only planet we have to pass on to our children. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/12/c...

The president is overruling science to eliminate measures that protect us from pollution and environmental damage, mainly to benefit multinational corporations that have thrown money at his campaign, ballroom, and family. It's simple corruption, and it will cost American lives and livelihoods.

Writing lyrical picture books webinar 2/24

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