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In Memoriam...Katey Howes

6/4/2024

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RHYME TERMS: REFRAIN - PART 2

5/21/2024

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Matching Tone to Topic in TOO Much, An OVERWHELMING DAY

5/7/2024

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The Rhyme Doctors LOVE mentor texts! We're always on the lookout for picture books where the rhyme choices perfectly match the tone and topic of the book. That is absolutely the case with TOO MUCH!: AN OVERWHELMING DAY by Jolene Gutiérrez.

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Rhyme Terms: Refrain - Part 1

4/16/2024

 
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poetry and prose mashups

4/2/2024

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When writing a picture book, most people choose to either rhyme or not rhyme. But sometimes, combining the two can make for a good mix. 

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Playing with Sound in A Place for Rain

3/19/2024

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​ Plink. Plip. Plop.
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Thus begins my newest lyrical picture book, A Place for Rain, illustrated by Blanca Gómez. It’s the story of a classroom that plans and builds a rain garden to “lessen all the rainstorm mess” and create a habitat for wildlife.  

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Rhyme Terms: End Rhyme & Internal Rhyme

3/5/2024

 

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Leafy Landmarks: The Benefit of Layers in a Poetry Collection

2/20/2024

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“Poetry collections are a tough sell.”
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If I had a dime for every time I heard that comment during my publishing journey! The market for poetry collections may be slimmer than for other types of picture books, but poetry collections DO sell. (Want proof? Check out Sylvia Vardell’s SNEAK PEEK LISTS, where she unveils the upcoming children’s poetry collections for each year.)

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Rhyme Terms: Slant Rhyme

2/6/2024

 

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Rhyme Terms: Perfect Rhyme

1/23/2024

 

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In our Rhyme Doctor’s HOUSE CALLS newsletter at the end of 2023, I concluded an 18-month series of blog posts illustrating the use of poetic devices in rhyming or lyrical children’s picture books. Thanks for joining me on that journey! At the start of 2024, I’m delighted to begin a new series focused on rhyme terms and rhyme schemes. I hope that you'll continue along with me . . .

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    We're expert picture book authors. We love providing critiques of rhyming and lyrical picture books. In this blog, we share poetry prescriptions, mentor text referrals, and occasion posts from visiting "doctors" to help you get your manuscript in tip-top shape! ​
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