Welcome to
Pre-RhyPiBoMo 2015
Dawn Young
Dawn is another close friend of mine who I met last year while preparing for RhyPiBoMo. She joined the Facebook group and we soon found out how much we both love to rhyme. She offered to help with the event and at first I declined her help but soon realized this beast of an event could use another pair of hands.
So, Dawn is our Admin for RhyPiBoMo and Critique Group Coordinator.
(There will be more info about rhyming critique groups coming soon!)
She is so organized, so supportive and really a great friend and I must add…an amazing writer as well!
We are now critique partners and have since met and hugged in person at the SCBWI Conference in Los Angeles last summer. We shortly thereafter rode in an ambulance to the hospital together so I could have emergency hand surgery as I needed she and Tanja both to hold my uninjured hand! Needless to say, we three are bonded in literal blood as we experienced true friendship.
Dawn has worked incredibly hard on what we are about to unveil to you! This was her brainchild and I was more than happy to participate in this rhyming surprise that she has been working on for months!
I know that you will absolutely LOVE it as much as I do!
Thank you Dawn for your friendship and all your dedication to RhyPiBoMo!
So now,
without further ado…
I present Dawn Young’s
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Rhyming Surprise!
As writers, we know we’ve chosen a tough business to break into, and unfortunately, we know it’s even tougher to break into if you write in rhyme. No matter how good your rhyme is, and how perfect your meter reads, we know that many editors and agents refrain from rhyme, making those seemingly insurmountable publishing hurdles even higher for rhymers.
And even though I enjoy writing in prose, deep down inside I’m a rhymer, rhymer;) I am determined to scale those extra inches, feet or miles because …
I’m All About That Rhyme!
Dawn Young
Follow this link to your RHYMING SURPRISE!
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http://youtu.be/vV9OEi0UpTc
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About Dawn:
Dawn Young has a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and an MBA. Analytical and mathematically-minded, Dawn worked for years at a large aerospace company, where she read and wrote hundreds of corporate documents, none of which were titled The Little Engineer That Could or Don’t Let The Pigeon Fly the Airbus. After leaving the corporate world, Dawn’s creative spirit called her to a career in writing. When she isn’t doing parodies, she is busy writing, tutoring math and assisting Sudipta Bardhan-Quallen with her KidLit Writing Picture Books A-Z’s courses. You can visit Dawn’s blog at http://pbookcrazy.com/
RhyPiBoMo 2015 Optional Writing Prompt
This is NOT part of the pledge. It is an option for a writing exercise for those interested. You will not publically share this as part of RhyPiBoMo but may keep a journal of your writing this month for your own review.
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Now, you get to write your own parody about writing in rhyme to the song Yankee Doodle…Here’s a YouTube link to a karaoke version of Yankee Doodle.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XTT2R7k_iN0
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I want you to have fun and feel the rhythm! Writing poetry and rhyming picture books requires you to be able to find the rhythm in the pacing and stress of the sounds and syllables of your words. Yankee Doodle has an obvious beat so tap your foot when singing your parody. If your writing has rhythm you should be able to tap your foot along when reading it out loud as well.
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RhyPiBoMo Mission Statement
My goal is to guide those aspiring to write rhyme and poetry through the process of learning the craft and offering resources, lessons, writing prompts and the wisdom of experienced folks in the business to improve the reputation and quality of rhyme and poetry for children.
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Join the RhyPiBoMo Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/173920209485707/
Type RhyPiBoMo in the search field and request to join.
Angie Karcher 
CARRIE CHARLEY BROWN had fun rocking along and singing that song! Great job to all involved! Fun!
Thank you Carrie and thanks for playing along in anticipation of the big reveal!
Judy Rubin is teetering between humming Yankee Doodle and creating a rhyming parody. Some days are just a little beyond extraordinary.
Go for the parody! lol It’s guaranteed to make your day extraordinary! Thanks for watching.
Rita Allmon loves “I’m All About That Rhyme…” Great fun! Well done! 😍
Thank you Rita 🙂
Jill Proctor What fun! Loved the music – our Alma Mater! Thank you, Dawn & Angie!
Thanks Jill. Great to see you!
Okay, I’m totally impressed! What absolute fun that was! Thanks, Dawn, for that surprise. Kristi Veitenheimer loves RhyPiBoMo!
Aww..thanks Kristi – that was so nice! Glad you enjoyed it 🙂
That was surreal! I loved the creation and the performance. It rocks! It rolls!
Thank you Stephanie 🙂 that was so nice of you to say!
Zainab Khan “I’m all about that rhyme!” You, Dawn and Tanja are amazing! ❤
Thank you Zainab! 🙂
Vivian Kirkfield thinks that video needs to go viral! Dawn…I had no idea…you were rockin’…and I totally loved your back-up singers and dancers…you guys were all brilliant.
Thank you Vivian 🙂 Two of the back-up dancers are my daughters! I see parodies in their future 😉
Elaine Hillson – I loved that video. It’s a wonderful way to remind us what goes into making a good rhyme. I can’t get it out of my head. Thanks for sharing that Dawn.
Thanks Elaine. You’re not alone, I can’t get it out of my head either 😉
I’m ‘rhyming challenged’ so I know I will get a lot out of this month! It won’t be easy for my not-in-tune ears!
Whether you’re rhyming challenged or a master, RhyPiBoMo is the place to be! Glad you’re joining in the fun!
Pull up a chair, Kaye, I’m the same but excited to join in. 🙂
Loved the video! Dawn, I predict paparazzi, fancy dresses and red carpets in your future . . .
Woops! Was I supposed to post my name in my comment? Can’t remember. Just in case: Annie Bailey. Next time I’ll get it right!
Thanks Annie! You’re too kind! 🙂
I’m definitely all about that rhyme too. I loved the video, Dawn! It was so fun and the perfect surprise and start for RhyPiBoMo!
Thanks Rebecca! 🙂
MaDonna Maurer – So fun! Great way to remember all that goes into rhyming in fun and memorable way. Thanks for sharing it with us all!
Thanks MaDonna!
Heather B.Moon Is amazed! Dawn and those kids are brilliant in the video.Dawn led my critique group last year and was so organized and constructive.
Thanks Heather! The girls are awesome aren’t they? And two of them are my (twin) daughters! They made making this video so much fun!
Melinda Kinsman – that was hilarious! Thanks, Dawn, you’ve done a brilliant job. (Your dancing assistants were wonderful too!) 😊😊❤️❤️
Thanks Melinda. The dancers are fabulous and my co-singer is so very talented and only 12!
Rebecca Trembula – I bet that took a lot of time to prepare–it was very fun to watch (and tap one’s foot to…and sing along with…)
Thanks Rebecca! I was fortunate to get a lot of help from my wonderful friends and family!
Loved it, Dawn! 😀
Thanks Lori! Great to see you here!
Lisa Willard. Dawn, I’m all about that rhyme! So fun I’m still smiling! 🙂
Aww thanks Lisa. Your comment made me smile 🙂
lol Fair play Dawn-loved it “)
Thanks Caroline!
Now that put a smile on my face, just plain awesome!
Thank you Daryl 🙂
OK…you asked for it.
To go along with today’s post here is the Yankee Doodle song revised as our PiBoMo song.
Yankee Doodle grabbed a pen
Then took a piece of paper
and started writing all about
a rhyming children’s caper
Yankee Doodle, write it up
Yankee Doodle rhyming
Mind the meter and the plot,
the setting and the timing!
Father and I went to PiBoMo
Along with Captain Karcher
And there we heard the participants
write iambic like a marcher
Yankee Doodle, write it up
Yankee Doodle rhyming
Mind the meter and the plot,
the setting and the timing!
And there was Captain Dawn Young
starting off with a fun pop parody
Now there is a cool earworm
For all of the enrollees
Yankee Doodle, write it up
Yankee Doodle rhyming
Mind the meter and the plot,
the setting and the timing!
That’s our Linda! Brilliant!
awww, Ellen. You are so sweet.
Thanks for including me in your parody! Wow – two in one day! 🙂
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wow. that’s awesome. i only got through 4 lines and ended up with a rhyming poodle. 🙂
That was The best surprise ever! I love that your daughters were in the background and I love how you incorporated the books into it also. You’re awesome!
Aww thank you! It was great having my girls and their friends in the parody, they made it so much fun to make!
What an incredible way to kick off RhyPiBoMo!! Dawn Young, you and your talented back up crew have set the bar HIGH for another outstanding April!! Amazing!!! 🙂
Thanks my friend! So glad you enjoyed it!
Manju Howard: Hi Dawn, I like the energy and spirit you and your cute crew brought to RhyPiBoMo.
Thanks Manju. They are an awesome group of girls!
LOL very cute.
Thanks Pj! 🙂
So fun and full of energy – great job!
Thank you 🙂
PJ McIlvaine arrgh very cute but me not so much.
Wow. What an impressive start to a wonderful rhyming journey. This is gonna be quite a trip. Excited to be a part of such an illustrious group.
Thanks Sherri! RhyPiBoMo is tons of fun!
Nancy Mindo Here!!!! That was so awesome!! Loved it….. Every inch of it was perfect from beginning to the end! 🙂
Thank you Nancy! I appreciate that 🙂
What a great start to the rhyming month, Dawn. Applause, Applause …
Thanks Val! Glad you enjoyed it It’s great to see you here!
Kathy Mazurowski
I am all about that rhyme, bout that rhyme…. I can’t get it out of my head. I will be singing that with a smile on my face all day!
Thank you Kathy 🙂 Your comment made me smile 🙂
Joanne Sher 🙂 Oh, Dawn – that was FABulous! And you totally have talented daughters. TOTALLY. SO fun, so impressed, so PUMPED!
Thank you Joanne and my daughters say thank you too! 🙂
I, Lily Stejskal, thought this post was awesome! Dawn Young’s video made me laugh out loud and dance! 😀
Thank Lily! Glad it had you dancin’!
Oh. My. Goodness! This is awesome Dawn! My new favorite song and what an adorable video! What a way to start my morning!
Amy Moore — Oh. My. Goodness! This is awesome Dawn! My new favorite song and what an adorable video! What a way to start my morning!
Thank Amy! Your new favorite? I’m so flattered! 🙂
Linda Schueler: That was absolutely hilarious, Dawn! What a great job all the way from the star to the supporting cast!
Thank you Linda! 🙂 The girls are amazing and my co-singer is off the charts talented! I’m so glad my daughters were up for joining me! It was so much fun!
Jackie Wellington
Dawn, this was so much fun. If you do not make it in the publishing world, you and the RHYMETTES can take this on the road. Good job.
Thank you Jackie – the Rhymettes! ha! Love it! 🙂
Trying to parody Yankee Doodle but I can’t get that “all about the rhyme” beat out of my head! What a hoot, Dawn! You are AMAZING!
Thanks Patty! You’re not alone, it’s stuck in my head too (and has been for weeks!) 😉
Patricia Toht has one, on the short side:
It’s time to write in rhyme my friends,
So fire up that noodle.
No forcing words to make it work,
Um…um…YANKEE DOODLE?
Natasha Garnett
Ha ha ha! Your video was a hoot, Dawn. Loved your back-up dancers too.
Thanks Natasha! The dancers were awesome ❤ and two are my (twin) daughters!
Polly Owen – omg! Was not expecting that. You rhyming book writers are an interesting bunch! Glad to be joining you all (new aspiring writer).
Thanks Polly! Glad you’re here!
Charlotte Dixon
Dawn, you rocked my day! Feeling charged and ready to rhyme!
Thanks Charlotte! 🙂
Jennifer Judd just has to say–Dawn, you are my new hero. 😀 Love this! (And love your color-coordinated back up dancers…so adorable!)
Awww, Thank you Jennifer! That was so nice of you to say!
That was great! Well done!
Thank you! 🙂
Melanie Ellsworth
Dawn – you are a brave woman! That was hilarious – excellent lyrics and dancing by you and your back-up crew. I enjoyed reading your bio; your work journey has taken you far.
Thanks Melanie. They’re the cutest little crew aren’t they? and so talented!
Blahahahaha… My stomach hurts, you had my laughing so hard. Dawnie, my amazing friend, I can’t begin to tell you how incredibly creative you are. You are one of the most driven, hard working and talented individuals I know and I am so happy that you are one of my dearest friends. Let’s see what trouble we can get into in Georgia this July. 🙂 Love you. T
Thank you my dear friend! So happy to have you in my life. You are a treasure!
Lori Laniewski
What a fabulous surprise! 🙂 I love your bio Dawn!
Thank you Lori! 🙂
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Hahahaha! What fun, Dawn! Rene` Diane Aube wishes she had the guts to have that much fun in public 🙂
Thank you Rene! It was fun!
Pat Likins
Loved the video, and can’t wait to try my parody – no slantin’ invertin’ or forcin’!
Thank you Pat! and go for it!
Maria Oka. DAWN! This just made my day! I loved seeing your girls in there. What dolls! You totally rocked that. I need to go show my girls now. 😘
Thank maria! It was fun! So glad my girls and their friends wanted to be a part of it! I hope your little cuties enjoy watching it!