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

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