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Michelle Schaub
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Author, poet, teacher. A PLACE FOR RAIN (Norton Young Readers), LEAFY LANDMARKS (Sleeping Bear Press); poetry ideas for educators: http://poetryboost.com; repped by @ljamstutz.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social www.michelleschaub.com
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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
Heading to NCTE in Denver this week? Let's connect! Find me at the following events. @ncte.org @scbwi.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social
November 18, 2025 at 7:21 PM
New POETRY BOOST lesson! Help students develop a better understanding of TONE and PERSPECTIVE by writing letter poems. Templates and mentor poem too! www.poetryboost.com @ncte.org
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
I'll be presenting and signing books at NCTE in a few weeks. LMK if you're going too. I'd love to connect! @ncte.org @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @scbwi.bsky.social
November 6, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Today on POETRY BOOST, author Kate Hosford shares some ideas for "serious play" with poetry! Magnet poetry, blackout poetry, collage poetry, OH MY! So many poem ideas to try! www.poetryboost.com/2025/10/poet... @ncte.org
October 14, 2025 at 7:41 PM
It's National Good Neighbor Day! How can you be kind to your neighbors today? Find ideas in KINDNESS IS A KITE STRING! www.michelleschaub.com/kindness
Kindness is A Kite String: The Uplifting Power of Empathy, a Children's Picture Book — Michelle Schaub
Kindness is A Kite String: The Uplifting Power of Empathy, is a rhyming children's book by award-winning author Michelle Schaub about the pay-it-forward power of empathy to bring a diverse community…
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September 28, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Met a new friend at today's story time at Rosewood Farm, in Sugar Grove, IL. It was a great morning of Fresh-Picked Poetry among the fresh flowers and produce! @charlesbridge.bsky.social
September 26, 2025 at 6:39 PM
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Is your rhyming PB project not quite MEASURING up?
We're here to help! Check out critique services at RhymeDoctors.com and let us assist!
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a man is measuring the width of a window with a tape measure .
ALT: a man is measuring the width of a window with a tape measure .
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September 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
It's WORLD CLEANUP DAY! A day people come together to tackle the water crisis. One great way: build a rain garden! Learn how in A PLACE FOR RAIN. www.michelleschaub.com/rain @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @unesco.org
September 20, 2025 at 2:33 PM
It's fall color time! Take LEAFY LANDMARKS, TRAVELS WITH TREES along on your autumn arbor road trip! www.michelleschaub.com/landmarks @SleepingBearBks @stormliterary.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @americanforests.bsky.social
September 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Educators, find fun and easy ways to weave some poetry into your day at www.poetryboost.com! (All the poem prompts, lessons, and templates are free!) @ncte.org
September 9, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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Amazing to see our book 🌺 JUST FLOWERS 🌼 honored by the Junior Master Gardener program! @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Thank you!
August 12, 2025 at 3:19 PM
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Michelle Schaub: "A PLACE FOR RAIN" Wins Growing Good Kids Award! kennn.com/ERmUU3 #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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August 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
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Does back-to-school time mean back-to-writing time for you?
If you write rhyming picture books, the Rhyme Doctors offer comprehensive critiques to help you get that manuscript moving!
www.rhymedoctors.com
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a penguin wearing a hat and scarf is carrying a briefcase and says back to work
ALT: a penguin wearing a hat and scarf is carrying a briefcase and says back to work
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August 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
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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
September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Today is International Day of Charity. Find ways to help those in your community in KINDNESS IS A KITESTRING! www.michelleschaub.com/kindness
September 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
I LOVE doing author visits to schools, and I still have some spots for the 2025-2026 school year. Find out more and schedule a visit: www.michelleschaub.com/author-visits @stormliterary.bsky.social
September 3, 2025 at 10:15 PM
It's World Water Week? What can you do to protect this vital resource? Why not build a rain garden! Learn how in A PLACE FOR RAIN. www.michelleschaub.com/rain @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
August 24, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Educators, this school year, weave more poetry fun into your curriculum. I share lots of free ideas on www.poetryboost.com @ncte.org
August 18, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today is World Honey Bee Day! Celebrate these important pollinators by enjoying some local honey! www.michelleschaub.com/fresh-picked @charlesbridge.bsky.social
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August 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I LOVE doing author visits in schools! As a former teacher, I know how to keep students engaged while they learn! Learn more and book a visit at www.michelleschaub.com/author-visits
August 14, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Excited to learn A PLACE FOR RAIN has earned the @jmgkid.bsky.social Growing Good Kids Award along w these great ecology-themed pbs! @wwnortonlibrary.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @erindealey.bsky.social @sherimabry.bsky.social @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @kidsgardening.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 10:45 PM
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Readers love rhyming picture books! But the pieces need to add up -- stellar story, marvelous meter, and really good rhymes.
If you write in rhyme, we can help you make your manuscript shine! www.rhymedoctors.com
@schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social
August 11, 2025 at 8:21 PM
It's National Farmers Market Week! Celebrate by visiting your local farmers market and reading some FRESH PICKED POETRY! www.michelleschaub.com/fresh-picked @charlesbridge.bsky.social
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August 2, 2025 at 2:33 PM