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Patricia Toht
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Children’s author, poet, Rhyme Doctor, reader, former bookstore owner and library associate. https://www.patriciatoht.com/
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Patricia Toht @patriciatoht.bsky.social · Jun 15
Reintroducing myself for the #Kidlit Mega Feed. I’m a children’s author. Now in CA but strong IL ties. I write picture books and poetry. One of three Rhyme Doctors. Travel when I have funds. Addicted to NYT word puzzles. Still working to consistently post on bluesky. www.patriciatoht.com
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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
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
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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
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a blue and white penguin is wrapped in christmas lights
ALT: a blue and white penguin is wrapped in christmas lights
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December 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
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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
An invitation to join author Patricia Toht for storytime and activities at Dandelion Bookshop in Oak Park, IL, featuring the picture book Pick a Pine Tree.
November 29, 2025 at 3:39 AM
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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/...
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November 21, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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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
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how…
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November 18, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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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
November 11, 2025 at 5:37 PM
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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!)
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Instructor Spotlight: The Rhyme Doctors on Meter, Types of Rhyme & More - Write For Kids
Michelle Schaub and Eileen Meyer of the Rhyme Doctors talk about why understanding meter is so important, how different types of stories require different rhyming styles, rhyme in nonfiction and how t...
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November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
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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
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October 30, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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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
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November 6, 2025 at 8:38 PM
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A Halloween treat! PICK A PUMPKIN is a spooktacular selection in People!
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The picture book Pick a Pumpkin is featured on people.com
November 1, 2025 at 3:56 AM
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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
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October 28, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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The maple trees have finally decided to don their fall colors! Let’s hope the blustery winds don’t blow them away too soon. 🍁🍂🌬️
October 29, 2025 at 10:11 PM
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UK kidlit authors!
October 25, 2025 at 2:16 AM
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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!! 🙌
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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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
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October 23, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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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
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October 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Beep! Beep! A new Taxi, Go fan. Thank you for gifting this to your young friend, Eileen!
eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social Eileen Meyer @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social · Oct 22
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!! 🙌
October 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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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 📚🌈🦋

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YouTube KidZuko clips of the first two episodes of the revival of Reading Rainbow. Both of the clips have over 400,000 views each
October 20, 2025 at 12:49 AM
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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
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October 16, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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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
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October 14, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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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!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
October 11, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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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
The cover of Vicky and June: Friends at Play depicts a hedgehog and squirrel skipping through a meadow.
October 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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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
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October 9, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly
October 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
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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.
October 8, 2025 at 2:10 AM