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ToonRandy 🍂 (Now on Ko-fi!) @toonrandy.bsky.social · 19/07/2026

A belated #InternationalNonbinaryDay drawing celebrating Sir Callie, the hero of the book series by Esme Symes-Smith, and they're also on my to-read list 🖤🤍💜💛 Based on the illustrations by Kate Sheridan #SirCallie #KidLit #KidLitFanArt #MyArt

Sir Callie, a nonbinary knight, holds their shiny sword

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🍂🐾 AllieCat 🎃🐈‍⬛ @alliecat06.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

For #NonbinaryAwarenessWeek, I heartily recommend this epic series by the awesome @esmesymessmith.bsky.social ! These books deserve way more recognition for its wonderful storytelling, and its queer representation overflows from every page. It personally has a special place in my heart and has (1/2)

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🍂🐾 AllieCat 🎃🐈‍⬛ @alliecat06.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sir Callie memes part 2 #SirCallie

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🍂🐾 AllieCat 🎃🐈‍⬛ @alliecat06.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

Sir Callie memes for the soul 🧡⚔️🛡️✨🐉 #SirCallie #EsmeSymesSmith #SirCallieAndTheChampionsOfHelston

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Alex @bigorangealex.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

I couldn’t start Sir Callie and the Final Stand without getting the audiobook to listen to alongside it. Like aaaaaaaa @dmartintheneck.bsky.social does such a FANTASTIC JOB narrating ESPECIALLY Callie’s POV like I’m SOBBING. God I missed Callie. @esmesymessmith.bsky.social #alexreadsbooks

Sir Callie and the Final Stand by Esme Symes-Smith

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🎃Rabid Raccoon in the Garage🎃 @raccooninthegarage.bsky.social · 17/03/2026

First up for me for this year's #TransRightsReadathon is Sir Callie & the Final Stand which I had previously paused bc 1-i don't want it to end & 2-it gets very real considering there are dragons 😅 but I love this series sooo much so here we go! #booksky 📚💙📚🌈📚🎧

Four young people stand together one with a sword on a hill under a red banner as soldiers are fighting in the bathroom around a castle and a green dragon soars through the sky

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Celeste Moon Bunny @celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 11/01/2026

@esmesymessmith.bsky.social hitting us with the best news this morning ahhhh can't wait to hear more about this new trilogy!! 📚🎉💖 Also just put on hold the book they suggested~ (This is your sign to subscribe to their newsletter <3 )

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

And here’s an extra messy-haired version of Edwyn for the moments in the story his hair probably wouldn’t look so put together anymore! (This is probably my favorite version of his hair out of the three, I think the messiness suits him!)

A cropped, close up image of Edwyn's face; the fresh scar on his farthest cheek, his roughed up brow, his messy hair, & his blue eyes are easier to see in this image.

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Almost forgot! I did actually design the page pin Edwyn wears (it's a little hard to see, but he *is* wearing it in the art above!) I drew this before drawing the goofy-looking tiny version on him so I'd have an idea of what to do! Might adjust the detailed design later, but I think it looks nice!

A digital drawing of my interpretation of the page pin from Sir Callie, which looks like "two snarling dogs rearing up on either side of a tower topped with a crown."

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 27/12/2025

Here's my interpretation of Edwyn from Book 1 of the Sir Callie series! He turned out pretty different than I thought he would, going in a unique direction with his hair, but I really like what I came up with! #FanArt #CharacterDesign #SirCallie #Asexual #Fantasy #FantasyCharacter #QueerBooks

A cropped, close up image of Edwyn's face; the fresh scar on his farthest cheek, his roughed up brow, & his blue eyes are easier to see in this image.

A cropped, close up image of Edwyn's face; the fresh scar on his farthest cheek, his roughed up brow, the hair in his face, his blue eyes are easier to see in this image.

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

I’ve been wanting to try making comics for YEARS now, & FINALLY got around to cleaning up one of my MANY notecard thumbnails; this one adapting a piece of what’s probably my favorite chapter in Book 1 of Sir Callie! (Part 1 of, maybe, 6? We’ll see!) #FanArt #SirCallie #Comic #FanComic #QueerBooks

A digital comic page depicting a scene between Callie & Elowen from Sir Callie and The Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith.

The text at the top reads, “Sir Callie and The Champions of Helston. Chapter 15, Page 171. Dialogue & characters by Esme Symes-Smith. Art by Rachel Martin, @CartoonCreatureLover.

The comic begins with Elowen looking down at Callie, who is looking up at her while covering up an open blank-paged sketchbook, as she sets a plate of biscuits on the desk. Elowen says, “Take a break. You look exhausted. You must’ve been studying since dawn.” Callie says, “Haha.” & thinks, “But I feel it too. Must be something in the weather.” They yawn & put a biscuit in their mouth, getting lost in their thoughts as they chew, thinking, “Lemon. Score. Or maybe it’s all those late nights finally catching up with me. Either way—” Elowen interrupts their thought, startling them with her cold hand pressed against their forehead; she says, “Well, you’re not feverish. But you do look pale.” Callie scoots away from her, their cheeks reddened & less pale than before, saying, “Rude.” but thinks, “Usually I hate being fussed over, but apparently I mind it a whole lot less when it’s Elowen.” Elowen looks down at them annoyed, her hand pulled back from their forehead.

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Celeste Moon Bunny @celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 08/12/2025

Just finished Sir Callie and the Final Stand by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social with my partner last night and wow...what the perfect conclusion to the series 💕 One of the last scenes, gosh did it remind me of myself and my partner 🥺 I'm so proud of you, Esme! 4 books of pure amazingness. 💖

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 10/12/2025

Um excuse me I need EVERYONE to read and appreciate this thread! The level of detail in this comic is astronomical (and way more historically accurate than my writing!!) I'm in awe!!

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 02/12/2025

Pitching something exciting to my agent on Thursday with @mddoodles.bsky.social Good vibes please! #sircallie

A graphic reading SIR CALLIE AND THE GRAPHIC NOVEL YOU NEVER KNEW YOU NEEDED on a rainbow backdrop with Callie, an orange haired tween wielding a sword

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Princess Swiftdrawer/Blaze/Pallet Blade⚔️ FUCK CAPITALISM @blazewarriorwolf.bsky.social · 19/11/2025

Ive now read the last 2 books of @esmesymessmith.bsky.social’s Sir Callie series! Got em both read today! Whew, what a journey it all was to read. So good. When it comes to some of the books I read, Im left yearning desperately for more. With the series concluded, that is not the case. Everything

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TorinTalksCreativity VA @torintalks.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I really loved the audiobook of Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes- Smith. It’s a middle school age series, but super poignant and fun to listen to. It focuses a lot on identity and fighting against a world not built for marginalized people.

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🍂🐾 AllieCat 🎃🐈‍⬛ @alliecat06.bsky.social · 30/11/2025

I’ve been WAITING for this moment!! Sir Callie and the Final Stand has arrived! ⚔️ 🐉 And it’s signed! :D #SirCallie #EsmeSymesSmith #SirCallieAndTheChampionsOfHelston

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Mombian @mombian.bsky.social · 06/11/2025

Want new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books? We’ve got them! These titles include the latest from the award-winning Alex Gino, plus two drag-themed novels, sequels in two magical adventure series, and an inclusive non-fiction title about body literacy. Reviews: mombian.com/2025/11/06/6... #BookSky

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6 New LGBTQ-Inclusive Middle Grade Books - Mombian

Want new LGBTQ-inclusive middle grade books? We've got them! These titles include the latest from the award-winning Alex Gino, plus two drag-themed novels, sequels in two magical adventure series, and...

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 24/10/2025

Here's my interpretation of Elowen from Book 1 of the Sir Callie series! She turned out so pretty! (And was faster to finish than the others so far, probably because I didn't have to draw her legs, lol!) #FanArt #CharacterDesign #SirCallie #Lesbian #Fantasy #FantasyCharacter #QueerBooks

A cropped, close up image of Elowen's face; her faint nose freckles & icy blue eyes are easier to see in this image.

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Princess Swiftdrawer/Blaze/Pallet Blade⚔️ FUCK CAPITALISM @blazewarriorwolf.bsky.social · 30/10/2025

I cannot express enough how truly masterful the Sir Callie series by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social is. I need an animated cartoon adaptation! Like it hits all of the points needed to tell a fantastic story, I cant wait to read books 3 & 4! Read books 1 and 2 today online via the local public library!

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

I'M THE LUCKIEST AUTHOR IN THE WORLD! 😭😭😭

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Celeste Moon Bunny @celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 22/10/2025

Got my swag from @novelneighbor.bsky.social that comes with the newest book of one of my favorite beings and authors @esmesymessmith.bsky.social ! 🎉 It's all so special and I can't wait to dive into the finale with my partner. Once again, so proud of you, Esme! And get some rest! 💖

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

My big launch day treat is releasing the very comprehensive soundtracks to all 4 books! I love soundtracks that tell a complete story, and I had so much fun creating this playlist! esymessmith.com/2025/10/14/s...

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Sir Callie and the Unofficial Soundtracks

A complete and chronological soundtrack of all four books, including character tags and scene specifics. Available on Spotify!

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 20/10/2025

I've had so many amazing moments this past week, but gold has to go to the kiddo who handed me an envelope STUFFED with their favorite scenes 💚 I'm so honored that these books mean something to people! #sircallie

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[The Great War & Modern Memory] @ps9714.bsky.social · 19/10/2025

'No Kings' isn’t just a slogan. It’s a call to save #democracy before it’s too late. No single march will bring down a dictator. But a mobilization of this scale can shift the narrative.

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'No Kings' isn’t just a slogan. It’s a call to save democracy before it’s too late.

In June, millions of Americans rose up in the largest single-day mobilization in modern history. Today, we’re doing it again, but bigger.

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🍂🐾 AllieCat 🎃🐈‍⬛ @alliecat06.bsky.social · 18/10/2025

Sir Callie really said NO KINGS before it all happened ⚔️ #EsmeSymesSmith #SirCallie #NoKings #SirCallieAndTheChampionsOfHelston

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

I really miss the way B&N used to be, when I could go visit my friends' books on the New and Noteworthy. I haven't found any of them in any store I've been in this week, including Callie 4. It's so sad.

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

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Sir Callie and the Unofficial Soundtracks

A complete and chronological soundtrack of all four books, including character tags and scene specifics. Available on Spotify!

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

How it started vs. How it's going I was a kid who wanted to be a knight, fighting for equality in an unequal world. I think I've done that 💚

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 14/10/2025

Four books in, and signing pre-orders never stops being THE COOLEST! I can't wait for your books to arrive!

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 12/10/2025

⚔️ 24HRS LEFT TO GUARANTEE SWAG! ⚔️

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Marieke Nijkamp @mariekeyn.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Clearly this isn't an easy time to have a proudly queer children's series, but at the same time that makes it more necessary than ever. SPLINTER & ASH means so very much to me, and I'd love it if you gave it a try. Get it at your favorite local bookstore or at: bookshop.org/p/books/spli... ⚔️💙

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Splinter & Ash #2: City of Secrets

Check out Splinter & Ash #2: City of Secrets - The second book in New York Times bestselling author Marieke Nijkamp’s immersive medieval fantasy trilogy! A shadowy ...

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Marieke Nijkamp @mariekeyn.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

Dusting off my account to share that SPLINTER & ASH 2: CITY OF SECRETS is out now! This series is my love letter to the fantasy adventures that I grew up on, but with a disabled princess and a nonbinary squire taking the lead in the fight to make their wartorn kingdom kinder and fairer. 💙

Hardcover copies of SPLINTER & ASH: CITY OF SECRETS on top of paperback copies of SPLINTER & ASH. An illustrated cover, with wonderful art by Vivienne To, shows the two main characters.

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Celeste Moon Bunny @celestemoonbunny.bsky.social · 07/10/2025

First is Sir Callie by @esmesymessmith.bsky.social! This is one of my favorite book series of all time! The lead protagonist is non-binary, and there's SO much queer and disabled rep throughout the entire series. Not to mention kids kicking bigoted butt! bookshop.org/p/books/sir-...

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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston

Check out Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston - In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of...

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 06/10/2025

Here's a couple of Book 1 Callie expression doodles I did last month! (Including a little preview of the updated Callie design I need to finish as soon as I'm done with my interpretation of Elowen!) #FanArt #SirCallie #Doodle #Expressions #Non-binary #Non-binaryCharacter #QueerBooks

Four, traditional art, pencil doodles of Callie’s face, each with a different expression, on a solid white notecard. Callie is from the Sir Callie series by Esme Symes-Smith.

From left to right, there’s a simple smiling Callie, their smile shows off a missing tooth. Next is an angry Callie with their nose wrinkled, eyes squinting, & a tense vein symbol floating above their head. Next, is a “horrified & angry” Callie with a wrinkled nose, small pupils, & no eyeshines staring downwards, & a smitten Callie with a big goofy smile & darker blush on their face, staring downwards with a heart floating above their head.

A thin rectangular piece of paper sits in the middle of the drawings as a username watermark for the image, it reads, “@cartooncreaturelover.”

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✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨ @cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

I've done it again, another fanart! This time, it's my interpretation of Willow from Book 1 of the Sir Callie series! He turned out SO cute!!! #FanArt #CharacterDesign #SirCallie #Genderfluid #GenderfluidCharacter #QueerBooks

A cropped, close up image of Willow's face; his brown eyes, beauty-mark, the top of his tunic with the teardrop patterning, the old leather book, & his bruised knuckles are easier to see in this image.

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Working on a little something for launch day...

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Working on a little something for launch day...

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southpaw @nycsouthpaw.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

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Katie Cook @katiecandraw.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Seeing the Bill Watterson originals full of pencil lines of stuff that didn’t work, scuffs the eraser didn’t pick up, white out galore and more was something I needed to see to remind myself that nothing is perfect the first go and tweaks need to be made and you’re allowed to try again.

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 19/09/2025

When I wrote the final SIR CALLIE book, I had to imagine the very worst Peran's world could be--a world where no one is immune to his whims and tempers; where his most dedicated are treated with as little humanity as his enemies. Where the world and the war are just a game for his own entertainment.

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Esme Symes-Smith @esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 16/09/2025

So thankful for this review from SLJ! I can't wait for yall to read this booook!

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