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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 10d

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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 12d

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · 14d

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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 18d

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 22d

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · 29d

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

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Erin Dealey--> Kidlit Author*Playwright @erindealey.bsky.social · Aug 12

Amazing to see our book 🌺 JUST FLOWERS 🌼 honored by the Junior Master Gardener program! @k8cosgrove.bsky.social @eastwestlit.bsky.social
Thank you!

Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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Kenn Nesbitt - Poetry4kids @kennnesbitt.bsky.social · Aug 14

Michelle Schaub: "A PLACE FOR RAIN" Wins Growing Good Kids Award! kennn.com/ERmUU3 #ChildrensPoetry #Poetry4kids
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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · Aug 20

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
@eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · Sep 2

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Sep 5

Today is International Day of Charity. Find ways to help those in your community in KINDNESS IS A KITESTRING! www.michelleschaub.com/kindness

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Sep 3

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 24

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 18

Educators, this school year, weave more poetry fun into your curriculum. I share lots of free ideas on www.poetryboost.com @ncte.org

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 16

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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 14

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

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · Aug 11

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

The New York Times best selling picture books list for the week of Aug 10, 2025, with a link the the Rhyme Doctors, who help authors polish rhyming picture book manuscripts.

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Aug 2

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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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Jul 21

Colorado Friends, join me at the South Pearl Street Market in Denver on July 27th from 9-1pm ‪@secondstarbooks.bsky.social‬ booth. Story time, swag, and signing!
secondstartotherightbooks.com/event/2025-0... @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social @charlesbridge.bsky.social

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Rhyme Doctors @rhymedoctors.bsky.social · Jul 20

For National Ice Cream Day the Rhyme Doctors have a delicious challenge. Finish this rhyme: ‘My ice cream’s cold, my cone is tall…’"
Respond with your sweet rhyme. www.rhymedoctors.com
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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Jul 15

Looking for some summer poetry inspiration? Check out the Poetry From Daily Life video library where children's poets talk poetry! www.youtube.com/channel/UC5w... @scbwi.bluesky.social #kidlit

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Jul 11

Hey Colorado friends, I'll be at the Larimer County Farmers Market tomorrow in Fort Collins for a local author story time. Fun activities, crafts, swag, and book signing! Hope to see you there! @scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Jul 8

Summer is the perfect time for an arbor road trip! Use LEAFY LANDMARKS: TRAVELS WITH TREES as your guide! www.michelleschaub.com/landmarks @stormliterary.bsky.social
@scbwirockymtn.bsky.social

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Michelle Schaub @schaubwrites.bsky.social · Jul 3

Looking for a fun outdoor activity to do with kids this summer? Build a rain garden! Learn how in A PLACE FOR RAIN: www.michelleschaub.com/rain @stormliterary.bsky.social
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