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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 9h

Ready for some delightfully destructive Halloween fun that's also good for the planet? Check out PUMPKIN SMASH, ill. by @rillaalexander.bsky.social and pub by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.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 · 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 · 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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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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

So fun to see PUMPKIN SMASH among the selection of SPOOK-tacular new Halloween picture books at Old Firehouse Books in Fort Collins, CO! @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #pumpkinsmash #fortcollins

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

To celebrate today's release of PUMPKIN SMASH, illustrated by the amazing @rillaalexander.bsky.social and published by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social I'm enjoying all things pumpkin: PS Latte The Smashing Pumpkins A pumpkin hat crocheted by my mom Cheers! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Happy Book Birthday to PUMPKIN SMASH! This rollicking Halloween/composting story ill by@rillaalexander.bsky.social and pub by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social smashes onto bookstore shelves today! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

One more day until messy fun hits bookstores everywhere! Can't wait to share PUMPKIN SMASH, ili. by @rillaalexander.bsky.social and published by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social with the world! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 23/08/2026

Two days until PUMPKIN SMASH arrives! Get ready for some squishy fun with this picture book that is equal parts Halloween and composting fun! Ill by @rillaalexander.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 22/08/2026

Don't frown, Mr. Jack 'o Lantern. PUMPKIN SMASH is almost here with ideas to give you a whole new, Earth-friendly purpose! Hitting shelves Aug. 25th! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @rillaalexander.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

This pumpkin is ready for PUMPKIN SMASH, are you? The Halloween and composting fun hits shelves on August 25th! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @rillaalexander.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

Five more days until PUMPKIN SMASH, illustrated by @rillaalexander.bsky.social and published by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social splats onto shelves! www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Don't look so droopy, Mr. Jack 'o Lantern! PUMPKIN SMASH is almost here. Then the squashy fun will begin! Il. by @rillaalexander.bsky.social Aug 25th. www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

EEEK! One week until PUMPKIN SMASH hits shelves! Don't miss this fun Halloween/composting book illustrated by @rillaalexander.bsky.social and published by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Autumn will be here soon! And with it PUMPKIN SMASH! Discover a fun way to keep post-season pumpkins out of the dump in this rollicking pb ill by @rillaalexander.bsky.social, @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Imagine the fun you could have smashing this monster! More smashing and composting fun arrives Aug. 25th: PUMPKIN SMASH ill by @rillaalexander.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @StormLiterary

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

A smashing book unboxing of my new picture book, PUMPKIN SMASH, ill. by Rilla Alexander, pub. by @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @StormLiterary www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @stormliterary.bsky.social@rillaalexander.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Writing in rhyme isn't a crime! We love giving tips on how to write in rhyme well!

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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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Take a break from the heat - dive into a cool story time Sat Aug 1st at Boulder Bookstore. I'll share my recent nonfiction picture book Meadows of the Sea. Giveaways, swag, and a craft! schaubBBS.eventbrite.com @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @boulderbookstore.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 25/07/2026

No, it's not the start of the school year! It's my new picture book PUMPKIN SMASH!!! Illustrated by Alexander. A smashing fun autumn compost story. www.michelleschaub.com/pumpkin @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

Excited to share my new book at this story time!

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

So excited for this book! Thanks for making it happen, Lisa!

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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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Life imitates art (or vice versa) once again in A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS! www.michelleschaub.com/pollinators @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @xercessociety.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 07/07/2026

I'm honored to be a session leader at the Poetry Foundation's Summer Poetry Teachers Institute. My workshop, MAKING TIME FOR POETRY, is on Monday, July 13th at 3pm. More info at www.poetryfoundation.org/programs/tea....

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

When a book comes out, it's reason to celebrate!...but there's also a certain element of relief, because the journey can sometimes be, well, not straightforward— 🧵 #kidlit #middlegrade #edusky #skybrarians #writingcommunity 1/11 @sjohnstontaylor.bsky.social @steelworksliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 06/07/2026

Join me at The Bookstall in Winnetka, IL this Saturday at 10:30am for a fun story time. I'll be sharing my two new picture books A PLACE FOR RAIN and MEADOWS OF THE SEA. Activities, swag, and more! thebookstall.com/event/2026-0... @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

Colorado Educators, I'll be sharing ways to use A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS to boost your pollinator lessons at Composition Shop in Longmont, CO this Thursday! Free lesson plans, swag, giveaways! www.compositionshop.com/events/54612... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 27/06/2026

Can you name this pollinator for Pollinator Week?? I'll give you a hint: figuring it out should be no sweat! Learn more about the benefit of pollinator pathways in A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS! www.michelleschaub.com/pollinators @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

Until Friday, Premium and Rewards members get 25% off all preorders when they use code PREORDER25 at B&N checkout. A great opportunity to preorder my fall release, PUMPKIN SMASH: www.barnesandnoble.com/w/pumpkin-sm... @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @barnesandnoble.com

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

Happy Pollinator Week! Help pollinators by planting native flowers in your yard. Learn more about the benefit of pollinator pathways in A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS, illustrated by Blanca Gomez. @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Lydia Lukidis @lydialukidis.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

“Problems have solutions and innovation is already making a difference.” #Author Elaine Kachala talks housing & technology. Check out my blog post & #giveaway: tinyurl.com/4kp6awah #nonfiction #LLInspire #kidlit #amwriting #amreading #amediting #writingcommunity #books

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

If you visit the beach, chances are you'll be near seagrass meadows! Discover more about this amazing ecosystem in my nonfiction picture book Meadows of the Sea! www.michelleschaub.com/meadows @stormliterary.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Lindsay | KidLit Grove @lindsayamoretti.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

A Pathway for Pollinators inspires our youngest readers to be part of a movement to protect our pollinators. @schaubwrites.bsky.social weaves poetic text with practical tips on beginning your own pollinator pit stop. 📚👍🏻 Take a peek at my full review! @steamteambooks.bsky.social #kidlit #edusky

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

Happy World Ocean Day! Learn how seagrass meadows are key to ocean health in my new lyrical nonfiction picture book MEADOWS OF THE SEA: THE WONDERS OF SEAGRASS. Ill by Khoa Le www.michelleschaub.com/meadows #kidlit #naturepicturebooks #naturebooksforkids #seagrass #seagrassmeadows #worldoceanday

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Jilanne Hoffmann | Kidlit @jilanne.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

Great fun sharing this guest post today! Using #STEM #picturebooks as mentor texts to jumpstart students' writing. #kidlit #nonfiction @steelworksliterary.bsky.social @pbspree.bsky.social @steamteambooks.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

I'm honored to have A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS featured on @kennnesbitt.bsky.social's amazing "poetry playground" today! poetry4kids.com/news/buildin... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 27/05/2026

@rhymedoctors.bsky.social Fresh produce and pollinators this weekend at the South Pearl Farmers Market! I'll be signing copies of A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS. Stop by and say hi! @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Two new children's nonfiction books to help kids notice and protect pollinators! A Pathway for Pollinators and Monarch and Mourning Cloak! @mstewartscience.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social #POLLINATORS #KIDLIT

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS has spread it's wings and is now out in the world to inspire nature and pollinator-lovers young and old to create pollinator pathways! www.michelleschaub.com/pollinators @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Thanks, Kirkus Reviews, for a lovely review of A PATHWAY FOR POLLINATORS! www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Be part of the chain of pollinator pit-stops! Find out how in my nonfiction, lyrical picture book A Pathway for Pollinators. Ill. by Blanca Goméz. www.michelleschaub.com/pollinators @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social

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John Schu @mrschureads.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy Poem In Your Pocket Day! Find a poem or write a poem and put it in your pocket.

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Happy Poem in Your Pocket Day! I've got my poem tucked in my pocket, do you? If you need a little inspiration, find lots of pocket-size poems in my poetry collections Leafy Landmarks, Fresh-Picked Poetry, and Finding Treasure. www.michelleschaub.com #poeminyourpocketday #kidlitpoetry

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