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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Janet Nolan and I are looking forward to an afternoon of Halloween fun this Sunday, Oct 11th, at 2:00 pm. Chicago-area friends, bring the kids to Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park for stories, crafts, and some special surprises! @dandelionbookshop.bsky.social #Halloween

An invitation to join authors Janet Nolan and Patricia Toht as they share Halloween stories and crafts at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park IL, this Sunday, October 11th, at 2:00 pm.

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

Bubble, bubble, don’t toil and trouble! The Rhyme Doctors can help you make your picture book plot, wording, and rhymes bewitching! Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com (or click link in profile) and schedule your check up today! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

It's pumpkin time! Celebrate the season with some new and tried-and-true picture books about pumpkins! @patriciatoht.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

We're intrigued by rhyming books that use a limited number of unique words. Check out three books that employ this technique on the latest Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS post. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Need feedback on your Rhyming Picture Book draft? The Rhyme Docs are here to help. Check out our comprehensive critique services: www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Writing a rhyming picture book? Readers appreciate extra work you put into finding terrific, exact rhyming pairs! @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Worried that you might have some meter issues in your rhyming picture book manuscript? Check out this tip from the Rhyme Doctors. www.rhymedoctors.com @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Happy Book Birthday to Rhyme Doctor Michelle Schaub and illustrator Rilla Alexander! @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 13/08/2026

TAXI, GO and I will be heading to Fox River Grove, IL, on Saturday to celebrate the 1st Birthday of a sweet children's bookstore, The Magical Forest! If you're in the area, please join us for story time at 1:45.

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

One element of writing lyrical picture books is the use of rich, descriptive language. Make a word bank! Find similar words in a thesaurus and adjacent ones in a reverse dictionary. www.rhymedoctors.com @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

Give your manuscript the check-up it deserves this July! Our award-winning Rhyme Doctors take a holistic approach to every critique! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 14/07/2026

Ever wonder what happens during a Rhyme Doctors picture book check-up? Our goal is to help you become a stronger writer. Check out our services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 01/07/2026

Give your picture book extra sparkle this July with a Rhyme Doctor's critique. We'll help you get: ✨Strong rhythm ✨ Fresh rhymes ✨ Memorable page turns ✨ a memorable story Book your checkup today at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

Great meter can melt in the summer heat if it isn't carefully crafted. The good news? Consistent rhythm can be learned, and the Rhyme Doctors can help. Check out our picture book crit services at www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

Vicky, the spunky squirrel, and June, the reserved hedgehog, return for more stories about their friendship. It's time for summertime fun -- planting, nature necklaces, and learning to write their names. Available through UK booksellers from June 4th, and in the US through book importers.

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Chicago area children's book lovers! Saturday, June 13th, is the inaugural East Dundee Authors Fair. I'll be there, among friends and LOTS of books. Come join us! Noon to 3:00 pm.

An invitation to the East Dundee, Illinois, Authors Fair on Saturday, June 13th from noon to 3:00 pm.

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

The Rhyme Doctors love working with our PB clients! Find out more about our services here: www.rhymedoctors.com/critique-ser... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 02/06/2026

Interested in writing lyrical novels? Author JC Kato has a terrific new book out, WHALE BOYS - check out our interview here: tinyurl.com/34pyz2f2 #VerseNovels #History #Adventure @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Today's HOUSE CALLS post from the Rhyme Doctors is all about lyrical books and FOOD! Pop by to see what makes these three books wonderful mentor texts. www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

The covers of three lyrical picture books about food -- Plenty of Pancakes, Bread Is Love, and Pie-Rats!

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 07/05/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 14/04/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 16/04/2026

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

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Pete Buttigieg @petebuttigieg.bsky.social · 20/04/2026

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.

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 07/04/2026

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

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 21/03/2026

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

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

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 🍦😋

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Debbie Ridpath Ohi @debbieohi.com · 19/03/2026

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

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"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."
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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

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

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Stefan Karlsson @stefankarlsson.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

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! 🪁🌷🥦

Three books by Michelle Schaub: Kindness Is a Kite String, A Place for Rain, and Fresh-Picked Poetry: A Day at the Farmer’s Market

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · 18/03/2026

“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 🌟📚🌟

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 10/03/2026

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 19/02/2026

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...

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Rachel Maddow @maddow.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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...

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Carrie Finison @carriefinison.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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...

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Heidi Bee Roemer @heidibeeroemer.bsky.social · 17/02/2026

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...

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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · 15/02/2026

"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...

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NEW WORKSHOP: Mastering the Flow - Writing Picture Books Rich in Rhythm & Read-Aloud Charm

Discover how to write picture books that truly sing — and learn practical, proven techniques to add rhythm, flow, and read-aloud magic to your stories in this live 90-minute workshop with award-winnin...

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