Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator

Award winning picture book creator & paper toy maker!
My First Town: A Building Block Book @Odddot & ON THE AIR WITH DR. DOODLEBUG @hippoparkbooks both out now!

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/z0Rpe3hdMl

[Lori Tecler @LoriTecler]

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

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

@HalburJennifer @RylandDk Awesome!!

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

You won't want to miss this year's @SCBWI_ohionorth fall conference!

[SCBWI - Ohio North @SCBWI_ohionorth]

Just incase you missed it #SCBWIOhioNorth CONFERENCE REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!

GO! GO! GO! GO! GO!

For more info, faculty lineup or to register -> https://t.co/ThGegO4V1g

Don’t miss out on this epic event!

#SCBWI #SCBWIevent #kidlit #kidlitart #SCBWIOhioN

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[Jane Smith @SuperJaneArtist]

🎉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! 💚

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/lAunzefFOl

@odddotbooks @MacKidsBooks

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/w4YQfkfHmb
@covertocover_oh -> https://t.co/ha0SxmFk1P

@odddotbooks @MacKidsBooks

[SCBWI - Ohio North @SCBWI_ohionorth]

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: https://t.co/YZ1odA6ywj

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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

-> https://t.co/pK9trIElGp

@OddDotBooks @MacKidsBooks @BNMaumee @BNFranklinPark

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

Happy Halloween friends!

Wherever your HALLOWEEN night takes you… safe travels and don’t forget your candy!

#kidlitart #Halloween

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

To cool for bat school! Happy first day of October!!

#lunchboxdoodles

[Cover to Cover—Updates Only @covertocover_oh]

What an incredible weekend at the @CBusBookFest! Thank you to everyone who made this year’s fest one for the books ❤️

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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

[Cover to Cover—Updates Only @covertocover_oh]

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. https://t.co/mgEIKlGFq9

[Jane Smith @SuperJaneArtist]

🎉 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

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/QEWbsKjdXx

Winners will be emailed May 13th.

#TeacherAppreciationWeek

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/vdxKgCdyz1
@HolidayHouseBks @scbwi_ohionorth
#SCBWIOHION #FlorenceParryHeide

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

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 -> https://t.co/PrNny6XjIy

#OhioanaBookFestival #BookEvent
@HolidayHouseBks

[Merrill Rainey • Award winning author/illustrator @LittleRainey]

@MaryZychowicz @KaitlynLeann17 Yay!! 🤗🤗🤗