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Folks it’s been a busy few years & I’m so excited to finally be able to share the first glimpse of the cover for 'My First Town: A Building Block Book' published by @odddotbooks
Preorder your copy at 25% off, using the code ‘PREORDER25!’ at checkout -> qrco.de/beyvtJ
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
25 Oct 2025
In ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG by Susan E. Goodman w/art by @LittleRainey, radio host Dr. Doodlebug fields questions from concerned insect callers, sharing info that puts their minds at ease. A creative & fun take on the classic nonfiction question & answer format. #kidlit
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You won't want to miss this year's @SCBWI_ohionorth fall conference!
18 Aug 2025
Just incase you missed it #SCBWIOhioNorth CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!
GO! GO! GO! GO! GO!
For more info, faculty lineup or to register -> qrco.de/bg6Z36
Don’t miss out on this epic event!
#SCBWI #SCBWIevent #kidlit #kidlitart #SCBWIOhioN
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
4 Apr 2025
🎉MARK YOUR CALENDARS: This month's #SuperStoryTime LIVE celebrates #Easter a fun new paper craft book! @LittleRainey will be reading/demo-ing his #newbook MY FIRST TOWN & I'll be sharing my #picturebook IT'S EASTER, CHLOE ZOE! Plan 2 join us next WED 4/9 @ 1pm EST on IG! 💚
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It all started with a sketch and a brainstorming session with my editor! Happy book Birthday to MY FIRST TOWN: A Building Block Book!!!
Read the full post here -> instagram.com/p/DH6kBQvPn26/…
@odddotbooks @MacKidsBooks
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Thank you to U.S. Kids magazines for the AWESOME feature of MY FIRST TOWN: A Building Block Book!
My First Town releases April 1st! Make sure to preorder your copy 🤗
@GVBooks -> qrco.de/bfglU8
@covertocover_oh -> qrco.de/bfm0f5
@odddotbooks @MacKidsBooks
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
29 Jan 2025
Join #SCBWI Ohio North's 3rd Annual: NEW YEAR, NEW VISION BOARD w/ @LittleRainey.
Learn how to make a vision board that works for you! Fun & FREE for ALL! Start 2025 w/ direction & #kidlit friends!
Link to register: scbwi.org/events/new-year-ne…
ALT Informational banner says SCBWI Ohio North's 3rd Annual New Year, New Vision Board with Merrill Rainey Zoom Meeting • February 13, 2025 • 7-8 pm (EST) Free for all Learn the Power of Visualizing Success! • How to make a vision board • Tips and examples • Fun & FREE! Do you have a vision board success story? Bring it to the meeting and share! * OHIO NORTH * SCBWI SOCIETY OF CHILDREN'S BOOK WRITERS AND ILLUSTRATORS A cartoon girls says WIGGLE! WIGGLE WIGGLE! Next to a photo of Merrill Rainey sebwi-ohionorth.bsky.social sebwi_nohio SCBWI_ohionorth
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Psst! @BarnesandNoble is running a huge preorder sale! If you preorder MY FIRST TOWN and get 25% off, join their free rewards program and use code PREORDER25 at checkout! #BNPreorder
-> tr.ee/TZ5TVV9kK7
@OddDotBooks @MacKidsBooks @BNMaumee @BNFranklinPark
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Happy Halloween friends!
Wherever your HALLOWEEN night takes you… safe travels and don’t forget your candy!
#kidlitart #Halloween
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I’m looking forward to being back at the @BuckeyeBookFair • You can preorder your copy of My First Town at the fest & receive a limited edition name plate sticker sheet and a Brick’s Building Machine paper toy!
Come see me at the fair 🤗📚
@odddotbooks @MacKidsBooks
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
15 Jul 2024
What an incredible weekend at the @CBusBookFest! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s fest one for the books ❤️
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I will be stamping Bigelow all over the @CBusBookFest today and tomorrow!
Well… maybe not all over, but at least in a few books!
Stop out and meet Bigelow today at noon!
#columbusbookfest #giantsareverybravepeople
@HolidayHouseBks #ohiobookfestivals #picturebooks
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
7 Jul 2024
The week of @CBusBookFest has arrived! Join us bookstores @TheBookLoftGV @GramercyBexley @PrologueBkshop, 200 authors & illustrators, food trucks, live music, & more at the @columbuslibrary this Saturday & Sunday, July 13-14. columbusbookfestival.org/
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Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator retweeted
3 Jul 2024
🎉 MARK YOUR CALENDARS: Plan 2 join @ConLombauthor & I for a fun, live #storytime on IG next WED 7/10 @ 10am PST / 1pm EST! Constance will be #reading her NEW #picturebook #IttyBittyBettyBlob I'll be reading my classic picture book #MissMeow! 📚💕🖤 #authorevent #booktwitter
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I’m giving away signed copies of GIANTS along with a 30 minute virtual classroom visit to 3 lucky teachers. Teachers, All you have to do is share this post and sign up for my newsletter -> tr.ee/dcE_oe3I7I
Winners will be emailed May 13th.
#TeacherAppreciationWeek
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Hey #SCBWI friends! If you wouldn’t ming giving a friend a hand (or a vote )… GIANTS ARE VERY BRAVE PEOPLE has been submitted for the Mid-west SCBWI Crystal Kite awards.
Vote here -> scbwi.org/crystal-kite/CK4
@HolidayHouseBks @scbwi_ohionorth
#SCBWIOHION #FlorenceParryHeide
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Join me, Bigelow, James The Dinosaur and 120 authors and illustrators at the @Ohioana Book Festival tomorrow April 20th! I will be signing books and chatting with visitors
More details and schedule at -> ohioana.org/programs/ohioana…
#OhioanaBookFestival #BookEvent
@HolidayHouseBks
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Hard to believe that a week ago I was presenting to students at List & Central Elementary schools!
We talked about colors, shapes, my small addiction to tater tots, and made some paper toys!
Thank you to the @fmuthlibrary and the schools for hosting such memorable events. 🤗
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Come join Ashley, Denise and I for cookies, fire side chats, and of course creating art!!
#kidlit #kidlitart #highlights #highlightfoundation #artretreat
22 Mar 2024
Working (PLAYING) Retreat: Artistic Play and Exploration w. Denise Fleming, Ashley Wolff & special guest, @LittleRainey
🗓️April 14-17
📍THF Campus
highlightsfoundation.org/wor…
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