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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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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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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 📚🌈🦋

youtu.be/e4VIV48ZB0M?feature=shared
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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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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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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!! ⭐⭐⭐⭐
One tip for keeping rhymes natural is to make sure your lines don't fall into "Yoda speak," where the line is out of normal order. An example is saying "Talk to me, he did" in order to come up with an -id rhyming word. That's not how kids talk -- they'd say "He talked to me."
Thank you, Abbie! It was a great way to start my day. I'm so glad you tuned in.
Thank you, Katie! What a fun day -- I'm love sharing and learning from other writers, too.
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
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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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listen. when dolly parton’s sister says it’s time for us all to be prayer warriors for dolly. you fucking pray for dolly
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.
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5 Picture Books about Libraries Around the World & Signed Book GIVEAWAY!

buff.ly/hbvyZ0x via @pragmaticmom

#ReadYourWorld #giveaway #picturebooks #library #bannedbooks
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Happy October! Struggling with scansion? A Rhyme Doctors' critique will help your rhyme and meter FALL into place! Check out our editorial services for rhyming and lyrical picture books: www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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Sunday (5 October) is Grandparents Day in the UK! Here's a sweet book for your little ones to share with their Nan. TOGETHER WITH YOU celebrates special times with grandma through the seasons.

"No matter the weather/ whatever we do,
every day's better/ together with you!"
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Fall is in the air! Here's a handy checklist--be sure to reach out to the Rhyme Doctors for expert critiques at RhymeDoctors.com
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I'm excited to announce "Publishing Trends, Market Shifts, & Opportunities" is now open for sign-ups! Yes, what's happening now in #kidlit, but *also* how to follow trends yourself and decide how to respond. October. 14 and 16, $59, will be recorded.

www.highlightsfoundation.org/workshop/pub...
Publishing Trends, Market Shifts & Opportunities: A Two-Night Mini - Highlights Foundation
www.highlightsfoundation.org
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Hooray! EVEN STEVEN: A BOOK ABOUT SHARING is a Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection! It's a lighthearted, humorous picture book about a boy who wants everything to be perfectly even. Learn more: www.carriefinison.com/books/even-s...

Available now for preorder & will be in stores 4-14-26.
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Much attention has rightly been paid to the sheer strangeness of RFK Jr.

But as the person now in charge of our public health, what really matters - more than the theatrics or trolling - is what he is taking away from us.
What RFK Jr. Is Taking Away From You
The problem isn’t just that he’s a quack - it’s that he’s a quack with power over your health, and he’s using that power to hurt you.
substack.com
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Today on the Rhyme Doctors HOUSE CALLS- rhyming back-to-school picture books and the meters that make them work! www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/... @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
Next Sunday is Grandparents Day! Celebrate with a special book.