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Eileen Meyer
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Children's author & poet, beach-walker, sports and Cubs fan.
New PB: BUILD A SANDCASTLE out now . . . Love connecting with other kidlit writers & poets. Part of the Rhyme Doctors team. www.EileenMeyerBooks.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
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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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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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Beep! Beep! A new Taxi, Go fan. Thank you for gifting this to your young friend, Eileen!
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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 23, 2025 at 12:19 AM
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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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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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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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At a program yesterday I spoke about how I first got started in children’s publishing w/poems in children’s magazines. Throwback pic of one of my favorites—Andy Smith’s art was spectacular!
(From HighFive Magazine)
October 11, 2025 at 10:48 AM
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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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October 1, 2025 at 6:53 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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September 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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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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September 14, 2025 at 11:23 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
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Football is back . . . do you feel like you've run out of plays & are tossing a "Hail Mary" pass with your rhyming PB project? The Rhyme Docs are here to huddle with YOU!
Critique services: tinyurl.com/mcw2af9x
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September 7, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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I’m so excited to have my very own copy of EILEEN MEYER’s picture book, BUILD A SANDCASTLE! This clever STEM-infused read-aloud is sure to make a splash with your sandcastle architects. Order today! 👉 bit.ly/3Tj5mri
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July 1, 2025 at 3:00 PM
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Looking for help with your rhyming or lyrical picture book? Check out THE RHYME DOCTORS critique services! We'll guide you to get your story in tip top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social #kidlit
July 1, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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The Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog is chock full of great info to help authors writing lyrical or rhyming picture books. Check it out at www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls @patriciatoht.bsky.social
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July 8, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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Children's book writers, feeling that summer writing flu? Schedule a manuscript check up with the RHYME DOCTORS. We'll get your rhyming or lyrical picture book in tip top shape! www.rhymedoctors.com @patriciatoht.bsky.social @schaubwrites.bsky.social
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July 10, 2025 at 3:32 PM
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Headed to the beach? This new PB will help young builders craft their masterpiece! #ReycraftBooks
#SummerFun #Sandcastles #STEM #BeachDays
July 14, 2025 at 9:14 PM
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Here's what the Rhyme Doctors' clients have to say . . . are you in need of a check up for your rhyming or lyrical project?
Reach out at RhymeDoctors.com
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June 22, 2025 at 12:30 AM
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Another client shares their experience below . . .
We'd love to assist you, too! Find out more at: RhymeDoctors.com
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June 22, 2025 at 12:32 AM
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One more testimonial . . .
We'd love to work with you on your rhyming or lyrical project!
Check us out at RhymeDoctors.com
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June 22, 2025 at 12:34 AM
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Great to connect with these talented Illinois writers and talk literary devices!! Thanks for the opportunity @sarahhammond.bsky.social - the pleasure was all mine!
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Had fun during our last @scbwi.bsky.social Near West Suburban Network event. Thanks to our attendees and @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social for her fab presentation. We're now on summer break but check www.scbwi.org/regions/illi... for fall programming. May the #kidlit Muse be with you in the meantime.
June 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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Thank you @patzmiller.bsky.social for inviting me to share this post w/ your readers today on #PictureBookBuilders and there is a #GIVEAWAY too!
Find it here: tinyurl.com/4cr56var
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June 6, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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Thanks to Julie Phend for the interview about my new #Kidlit #PB and #Rhyme & #Meter. Find it here:
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#Summer #Sandcastles #NF
June 4, 2025 at 6:23 PM
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Teaming up w/ @mnewsome.bsky.social & #NatalieRompella
at the Waukegan Public Library 6/10. Join us - program for all ages - crafts for kids, too. We'll talk about our publishing journeys + behind the scenes w/ one of our books, Q & A, too. #kidlit #PictureBooks #Waukegan
May 19, 2025 at 1:55 PM