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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
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…
www.michelleschaub.com
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
@eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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
Reposted by Michelle Schaub
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
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
July 21, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reposted by Michelle Schaub
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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July 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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
July 15, 2025 at 6:52 PM