Omar Abed
@omarabedwrites.bsky.social
📖 Author - THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED
🖋 Picture Books | YA Fiction | Poetry
👨👩👦 Husband, Dad
💻 Data Engineer / Web Developer
🖋 Picture Books | YA Fiction | Poetry
👨👩👦 Husband, Dad
💻 Data Engineer / Web Developer
Debug This Book is coming in 2026!!! 🐞📕
November 20, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Debug This Book is coming in 2026!!! 🐞📕
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#Kidlit #PictureBook writers - here's my #PB recommendation for my fall blog post - The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Hatem Aly.
If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read!
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/mentor-...
If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read!
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/mentor-...
Mentor Text Pick - The Book That Almost Rhymed
The Book That Almost Rhymed - written by Omar Abed and illustrated by Hatem Aly"Every great adventure needs a hero—or two! This playful take on storytelling and equity proves that two tellers can make...
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September 12, 2025 at 10:23 AM
#Kidlit #PictureBook writers - here's my #PB recommendation for my fall blog post - The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social, illustrated by Hatem Aly.
If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read!
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/mentor-...
If you are *RWQ* (rhyming while querying) - you'll want to give this a read!
www.hannahlorenzobooks.com/post/mentor-...
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To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks
Book Picks
Review by Kristi Mahoney The Book That Almost Rhymed (Dial Books, 2024), written by debut author Omar Abed and beautifully illustrated by Hatem Aly is one of my favorite reads in the past year. It...
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June 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
To rhyme or not to rhyme? Check out my latest #24CarrotWriting Book Pick where I give tips on how to use The Book That Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social as the perfect mentor text for this muddy issue. I LOVE this book! www.24carrotwriting.com/book-picks
I'm honored to learn that THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED has just won the 2025 Irma Black Award! Congrats @metahatem.bsky.social! 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳
May 14, 2025 at 5:30 PM
I'm honored to learn that THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED has just won the 2025 Irma Black Award! Congrats @metahatem.bsky.social! 🎉🥳🎉🥳🎉🥳
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On the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog today, we examine two books that choose to rhyme-- some of the time.
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@schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @carriefinison.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed
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@schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @carriefinison.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed
May 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
On the Rhyme Doctors' HOUSE CALLS blog today, we examine two books that choose to rhyme-- some of the time.
www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...
@schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @carriefinison.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed
www.rhymedoctors.com/house_calls/...
@schaubwrites.bsky.social @eileenmeyerbooks.bsky.social @patriciatoht.bsky.social @carriefinison.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social #kidlitmegafeed
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THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky
The Book That Almost Rhymed | NEA
While her big brother tries to tell a more conventional adventure tale about a brave knight, little sister interrupts with creative and wild suggestions that don’t even rhyme.
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April 24, 2025 at 1:02 PM
THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social & @metahatem.bsky.social is the Elementary level selection @neatoday.bsky.social's April #ReadAcrossAmerica! Find out more get ideas on how to bring this hilarious read aloud into your class or library! #EduSky
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"The Book That Almost Rhymed" written by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social is a 2025 Irma Black Award contender. There's still time to sign-up and participate! www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #irmablackaward #bankstreetcbc
April 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
"The Book That Almost Rhymed" written by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and illustrated by @metahatem.bsky.social is a 2025 Irma Black Award contender. There's still time to sign-up and participate! www.bankstreet.edu/library/cent... @bankstreet.edu #bankstreet #irmablackaward #bankstreetcbc
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NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk says she's had 4 painful asthma attacks in ICE custody, and not only is her asthma going untreated but a nurse tore off her hijab, saying, "You need to take that thing off your head." www.aclum.org/sites/defaul...
April 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
NEW: Rümeysa Öztürk says she's had 4 painful asthma attacks in ICE custody, and not only is her asthma going untreated but a nurse tore off her hijab, saying, "You need to take that thing off your head." www.aclum.org/sites/defaul...
Massive sale right now on Amazon for The Book That Almost Rhymed. (This is cheaper than I get my author-discounted copies from the publisher.) Get yours: amzn.to/4iT401Q
April 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
Massive sale right now on Amazon for The Book That Almost Rhymed. (This is cheaper than I get my author-discounted copies from the publisher.) Get yours: amzn.to/4iT401Q
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Samidoon Spotlight!
Today, we're spotlighting Together We Rise by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and Salam Zahr! A story about a Palestinian-American kid learning about the incredibly work of community and solidarity, even as others are easily distracted.
Learn more at samidoonanthology.com!
Today, we're spotlighting Together We Rise by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and Salam Zahr! A story about a Palestinian-American kid learning about the incredibly work of community and solidarity, even as others are easily distracted.
Learn more at samidoonanthology.com!
March 20, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Samidoon Spotlight!
Today, we're spotlighting Together We Rise by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and Salam Zahr! A story about a Palestinian-American kid learning about the incredibly work of community and solidarity, even as others are easily distracted.
Learn more at samidoonanthology.com!
Today, we're spotlighting Together We Rise by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and Salam Zahr! A story about a Palestinian-American kid learning about the incredibly work of community and solidarity, even as others are easily distracted.
Learn more at samidoonanthology.com!
There should be a setting in Google Maps called "I don't care if it takes a couple minutes longer. Take me the scenic route and get me out of this traffic."
March 19, 2025 at 6:52 PM
There should be a setting in Google Maps called "I don't care if it takes a couple minutes longer. Take me the scenic route and get me out of this traffic."
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The 2026 KID NOMINATED #CCBA picture book list is out! I ❤️ to see the books kids actually love. There are 4 here that I hadn't even heard of! Colorado Children's Book Award @christymandin.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @xinmakesbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #booksky
March 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
The 2026 KID NOMINATED #CCBA picture book list is out! I ❤️ to see the books kids actually love. There are 4 here that I hadn't even heard of! Colorado Children's Book Award @christymandin.bsky.social @omarabedwrites.bsky.social @metahatem.bsky.social @xinmakesbooks.bsky.social #bookposse #booksky
Excited to share Samidoon: Comics for a Free Palestine
This volunteer charity project from Palestinian creators & allies tells stories of resistance, resilience, and life!
Visit www.samidoonanthology.com for previews and more!
Earnings are donated to Palestine Red Crescent Society.
This volunteer charity project from Palestinian creators & allies tells stories of resistance, resilience, and life!
Visit www.samidoonanthology.com for previews and more!
Earnings are donated to Palestine Red Crescent Society.
March 16, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Excited to share Samidoon: Comics for a Free Palestine
This volunteer charity project from Palestinian creators & allies tells stories of resistance, resilience, and life!
Visit www.samidoonanthology.com for previews and more!
Earnings are donated to Palestine Red Crescent Society.
This volunteer charity project from Palestinian creators & allies tells stories of resistance, resilience, and life!
Visit www.samidoonanthology.com for previews and more!
Earnings are donated to Palestine Red Crescent Society.
Surprised to see The Book That Almost Rhymed covered on the radio today.👂🦻
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On The Kids' Shelf: The Book That Almost Rhymed
Today Mela from the Washoe County Library system bring us Omar Abed's The Book That Almost Rhymed. There's a rhyming game this week, too! Each week on Tuesdays, KUNR and the Washoe County Library Syst...
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March 2, 2025 at 1:37 AM
Surprised to see The Book That Almost Rhymed covered on the radio today.👂🦻
www.kunr.org/show/on-the-...
www.kunr.org/show/on-the-...
The flip side of the comments I get on my website. 🥰
The book they're talking about:
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The book they're talking about:
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February 19, 2025 at 1:24 AM
The flip side of the comments I get on my website. 🥰
The book they're talking about:
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
The book they're talking about:
bookshop.org/p/books/the-...
Even when they wanna hate, they can't deny the book is great! 😉
February 14, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Even when they wanna hate, they can't deny the book is great! 😉
Just submitted a completed YA manuscript.
Is it terrible? Yes.
But did I DO IT? YES!
Is it terrible? Yes.
But did I DO IT? YES!
February 14, 2025 at 4:48 AM
Just submitted a completed YA manuscript.
Is it terrible? Yes.
But did I DO IT? YES!
Is it terrible? Yes.
But did I DO IT? YES!
Just learned about the phrase "speculative fiction" and realized I've been miscategorizing (mis-genre-ing?) my in-progress YA novel as a "light fantasy" this entire time.
Is it just me who doesn't know book genres? I need to read more. 🤦🏻
Is it just me who doesn't know book genres? I need to read more. 🤦🏻
February 4, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Just learned about the phrase "speculative fiction" and realized I've been miscategorizing (mis-genre-ing?) my in-progress YA novel as a "light fantasy" this entire time.
Is it just me who doesn't know book genres? I need to read more. 🤦🏻
Is it just me who doesn't know book genres? I need to read more. 🤦🏻
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Book Talking The Book that Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and @metahatem Amazing! youtu.be/m1aZpVu3KYg
The Book that Almost Rhymed by Omar Abed and Hatem Aly | Book Talk
YouTube video by Storytime with Mr. L.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Book Talking The Book that Almost Rhymed by @omarabedwrites.bsky.social and @metahatem Amazing! youtu.be/m1aZpVu3KYg
Just realized my BlueSky following is nearly as large as my old Twitter following. (That's really not saying much.) Maybe I should actually start using this platform. ❤️
January 31, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Just realized my BlueSky following is nearly as large as my old Twitter following. (That's really not saying much.) Maybe I should actually start using this platform. ❤️
The first review of THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED is here, and I want to cry happy tears. www.instagram.com/p/Cx-lgRAg5V...
"The book is smart, and funny, and so relatable, and the frustration palpable and the realization sneaky, and the love so sweet that as soon as you finish you start over again."
"The book is smart, and funny, and so relatable, and the frustration palpable and the realization sneaky, and the love so sweet that as soon as you finish you start over again."
Islamic School Librarian on Instagram: "I requested this book because as a Muslim book reviewer if y...
19 likes, 8 comments - islamicschoollibrarian on October 4, 2023: "I requested this book because as a Muslim book reviewer if you see a book by a Muslim author and ..."
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October 4, 2023 at 1:30 PM
The first review of THE BOOK THAT ALMOST RHYMED is here, and I want to cry happy tears. www.instagram.com/p/Cx-lgRAg5V...
"The book is smart, and funny, and so relatable, and the frustration palpable and the realization sneaky, and the love so sweet that as soon as you finish you start over again."
"The book is smart, and funny, and so relatable, and the frustration palpable and the realization sneaky, and the love so sweet that as soon as you finish you start over again."