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Esme Symes-Smith
@esmesymessmith.bsky.social
USA Today Bestselling Author of SIR CALLIE, Random House Kids
https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/authors/2263444/esme-symes-smith/
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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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@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~

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January 11, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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Like this? :)

#FanArt #SirCallie
January 11, 2026 at 5:54 PM
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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!)
December 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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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!
December 27, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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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
December 27, 2025 at 7:02 PM
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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
December 8, 2025 at 6:50 PM
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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. 💖
December 8, 2025 at 3:01 PM
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!!
You know what? I don’t talk much on here since I usually never know what to talk about, but I think I’d like to yap about the work & choices that went into that first Sir Callie comic I made (because I put a lot of little details & things into it)!

So, here’s a thread! (0/20)
December 10, 2025 at 4:25 AM
(It's been a REALLY good day)
Pitching something exciting to my agent on Thursday with @mddoodles.bsky.social
Good vibes please!
#sircallie
December 4, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Pitching something exciting to my agent on Thursday with @mddoodles.bsky.social
Good vibes please!
#sircallie
December 2, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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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
November 19, 2025 at 2:51 AM
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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.
November 30, 2025 at 7:37 AM
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I’ve been WAITING for this moment!! Sir Callie and the Final Stand has arrived! ⚔️ 🐉
And it’s signed! :D

#SirCallie #EsmeSymesSmith #SirCallieAndTheChampionsOfHelston
November 30, 2025 at 6:38 AM
Thank you for having me @ncte.org !
November 23, 2025 at 3:54 AM
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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
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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November 6, 2025 at 1:03 PM
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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
October 24, 2025 at 5:18 PM
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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!
October 30, 2025 at 3:02 AM
I'M THE LUCKIEST AUTHOR IN THE WORLD! 😭😭😭
Sir Callie 2.0 (but with their cloak this time!)

I also made an alt version of this piece with the cloak Callie gets at the end of Book 1 to complete their whole outfit!

I absolutely love how it turned out!

#FanArt #SirCallie #CharacterDesign #Non-binary #Non-binaryCharacter #QueerBooks
October 31, 2025 at 6:22 PM
Edwyn
CAUTION: There's a chance that small side character you just created becomes way more important to the story than you had originally planned because you keep daydreaming cool things about them, and you end up liking them too much
October 31, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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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! 💖
October 22, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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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...
Sir Callie and the Unofficial Soundtracks
A complete and chronological soundtrack of all four books, including character tags and scene specifics. Available on Spotify!
esymessmith.com
October 14, 2025 at 5:44 PM
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
October 20, 2025 at 2:35 PM
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'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.
'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.
www.msnbc.com
October 19, 2025 at 6:33 AM
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Sir Callie really said NO KINGS before it all happened ⚔️

#EsmeSymesSmith #SirCallie #NoKings #SirCallieAndTheChampionsOfHelston
October 18, 2025 at 10:42 PM
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.
October 16, 2025 at 4:52 PM