Essie White
@essiewhite.bsky.social
Educator, writer, literary agent, artist and documentary enthusiast. Powered by children, and what matters most to them
Founder and owner- essiewhiteliterary.com
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I'm fortunate to work w/ outstanding illustrators who continue to create amazing projects, which speak to important moments in children's lives. Congratulations to María J. Guarda & her exceptional book PALOMA FLIES AWAY published by Candlewick Press, US winner of the 2026 USBBY @usbby.bsky.social
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TWO exciting things to share:
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...
February 7, 2026 at 5:33 AM
TWO exciting things to share:
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...
#1: ONE GIRL'S VOICE received a @scbwi.bsky.social Golden Kite Honor Award!
#2: The #50PreciousWords International Writing Contest is just around the corner. Check out the Heads-Up post for dates, guidelines & incredible prizes: viviankirkfield.com/2026/02/07/h...
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Things in Minnesota have been heavy lately, but working on this book in the midst of it all has been such a ray of sunshine! ❤️🐈⬛📚
Hey, I have a new book coming in October! It's with the amazing @cpark.bsky.social and my beloved @carolhinz.bsky.social at @lernerbooks.bsky.social and it's called THE NEW CAT. Cover reveal and pre-order links coming soon. It's about these two guys 👇 and it was the first picture book I ever wrote.
February 6, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Things in Minnesota have been heavy lately, but working on this book in the midst of it all has been such a ray of sunshine! ❤️🐈⬛📚
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February 6, 2026 at 1:24 AM
It's exciting when an initial publication forges a partnership spanning many many years & leads to dozens of books. Welcome LITTLE OCEAN FRIENDS #BB series by Julie Abery as it launches w/ her longtime editor, Rebecca Glaser at Amicus Ink @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Art by @ivytrazsi.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 12:07 AM
It's exciting when an initial publication forges a partnership spanning many many years & leads to dozens of books. Welcome LITTLE OCEAN FRIENDS #BB series by Julie Abery as it launches w/ her longtime editor, Rebecca Glaser at Amicus Ink @thecreativecompany.bsky.social Art by @ivytrazsi.bsky.social
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Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
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www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
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February 5, 2026 at 8:11 PM
Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
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www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
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www.essiewhiteliterary.com/about
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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
February 5, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitpostcardday #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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Traveling with family at the moment so sharing some school-bound kiddo doodles from the sketchbook this #KidlitArtPostcard day💜Open for picture books and #kidlit related opportunities in 2026. Thank you!
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Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com
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Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com
February 5, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Traveling with family at the moment so sharing some school-bound kiddo doodles from the sketchbook this #KidlitArtPostcard day💜Open for picture books and #kidlit related opportunities in 2026. Thank you!
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Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com
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Portfolio: emilyasarodoodles.com
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Sending some early spring thoughts for #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼
I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social. Excited to connect with the #kidlitart community. Thanks @ginaperry.bsky.social for bringing us together.
See more at: drawnbyfay.com | essiewhiteliterary.com
I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social. Excited to connect with the #kidlitart community. Thanks @ginaperry.bsky.social for bringing us together.
See more at: drawnbyfay.com | essiewhiteliterary.com
February 5, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Sending some early spring thoughts for #KidLitArtPostcard day 🌼
I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social. Excited to connect with the #kidlitart community. Thanks @ginaperry.bsky.social for bringing us together.
See more at: drawnbyfay.com | essiewhiteliterary.com
I’m a #kidlit author/illustrator represented by @essiewhite.bsky.social. Excited to connect with the #kidlitart community. Thanks @ginaperry.bsky.social for bringing us together.
See more at: drawnbyfay.com | essiewhiteliterary.com
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the uk, living in bc . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw wildlife, nature and magical things .
#illustration #kidlitart
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the uk, living in bc . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw wildlife, nature and magical things .
#illustration #kidlitart
February 5, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the uk, living in bc . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw wildlife, nature and magical things .
#illustration #kidlitart
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the uk, living in bc . I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw wildlife, nature and magical things .
#illustration #kidlitart
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Incredible interview with @kaokaliayang.bsky.social: "I write because I don’t know what to do with all of the things that are going on in the world,” she said. “I write to make sense of it. I write to give myself — my imagination — the power to overcome it.”
www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
MN author Kao Kalia Yang's picture books meet the moment - MinnPost
‘I write because I don't know what to do with all of the things that are going on in the world,’ Yang said.
www.minnpost.com
January 29, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Incredible interview with @kaokaliayang.bsky.social: "I write because I don’t know what to do with all of the things that are going on in the world,” she said. “I write to make sense of it. I write to give myself — my imagination — the power to overcome it.”
www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
www.minnpost.com/artscape/202...
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Come visit me @ontariolibraryassociation tomorrow! will be signing my latest picture book - SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING published by Owl Books and the event is at 9:40 am on January 29, in the Ontario Book Publishers Pavilion in the expo hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!
January 28, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Come visit me @ontariolibraryassociation tomorrow! will be signing my latest picture book - SAMINA GOES TO A WEDDING published by Owl Books and the event is at 9:40 am on January 29, in the Ontario Book Publishers Pavilion in the expo hall at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre!
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Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis, walks through a cloud of tear gas during protests that rocked the city on January 24 in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. A video of the bookseller has since gone viral.
(Theia Chatelle)
(Theia Chatelle)
January 26, 2026 at 7:01 PM
Greg Ketter, owner of DreamHaven Books in Minneapolis, walks through a cloud of tear gas during protests that rocked the city on January 24 in the wake of the shooting of Alex Pretti by ICE agents. A video of the bookseller has since gone viral.
(Theia Chatelle)
(Theia Chatelle)
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The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
Publishing for Minnesota
Silent auction 'Publishing for Minnesota' hosted online at 32auctions.
www.32auctions.com
January 26, 2026 at 1:57 AM
The Publishing for Minnesota auction launches this week to support groups providing legal aid, emergency assistance, food, and community resources to those in urgent need.
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
www.32auctions.com/publishingfo...
I'm fortunate to work w/ outstanding illustrators who continue to create amazing projects, which speak to important moments in children's lives. Congratulations to María J. Guarda & her exceptional book PALOMA FLIES AWAY published by Candlewick Press, US winner of the 2026 USBBY @usbby.bsky.social
January 23, 2026 at 6:05 PM
I'm fortunate to work w/ outstanding illustrators who continue to create amazing projects, which speak to important moments in children's lives. Congratulations to María J. Guarda & her exceptional book PALOMA FLIES AWAY published by Candlewick Press, US winner of the 2026 USBBY @usbby.bsky.social
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I’m Annely and I write and illustrate pbs and comics. Enjoy #porfolioday
www.annelyso.com
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www.annelyso.com
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January 14, 2026 at 2:45 AM
I’m Annely and I write and illustrate pbs and comics. Enjoy #porfolioday
www.annelyso.com
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www.annelyso.com
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January 12, 2026 at 4:18 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 6:14 PM
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Happy New Year and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator, represented by Essie White Literary. Open to #picturebooks and other #kidlit illustration projects.
Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com
Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social
Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com
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January 8, 2026 at 3:46 PM
Happy New Year and #KidLitArtPostcard day! I’m a children’s book author/illustrator, represented by Essie White Literary. Open to #picturebooks and other #kidlit illustration projects.
Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com
Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social
Portfolio: drawnbyfay.com
Rep'd by: @essiewhite.bsky.social
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Farmer dreams of farming!
#farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks
www.annelyso.com
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#farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks
www.annelyso.com
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December 31, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Farmer dreams of farming!
#farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks
www.annelyso.com
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#farmlanddreams #dreamscape #johndeertractor #collageillustration #kidlitart #drawthis #scbwidrawthis #scbwiillustrators #canadawestillustrators #scbwicanadawest #krakenkomiks
www.annelyso.com
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Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Fay, a #childrensbook author/illustrator who loves capturing kids and animals in moments from everyday life.
I’m available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. You can see more of my work at drawnbyfay.com
I’m Fay, a #childrensbook author/illustrator who loves capturing kids and animals in moments from everyday life.
I’m available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. You can see more of my work at drawnbyfay.com
December 5, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Happy #KidLitArtPostcard day!
I’m Fay, a #childrensbook author/illustrator who loves capturing kids and animals in moments from everyday life.
I’m available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. You can see more of my work at drawnbyfay.com
I’m Fay, a #childrensbook author/illustrator who loves capturing kids and animals in moments from everyday life.
I’m available for #illustration work in #picturebooks and other #kidlit projects. You can see more of my work at drawnbyfay.com
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC.
Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things
#kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC.
Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things
#kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart
December 5, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC.
Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things
#kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart
I’m Sarah , an illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC.
Rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I love to draw nature , wildlife and magical things
#kidlitart #natureart #wildlifeart
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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
December 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and rep’d by Essie White Literary.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
December 4, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day. Hang your laundry for some fresh smelling cozy wear!
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
www.annelyso.com
#scbwicanadawest #uglysweater #clothesline #winterillustration
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Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
December 4, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
I'm Mayumi, #kidlit illustrator. Excited to take on new projects! Picture books, board books, and book covers are my favorite things to work on✨ #kidlitart
Rep'd by lovely @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social
🌐 mayumi-sasage.com
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Here it is at last! My illustration for the prompt for days 1-2 :
SNOW QUEEN for #jehanestwelvedays2025
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#illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook
SNOW QUEEN for #jehanestwelvedays2025
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#illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook
December 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Here it is at last! My illustration for the prompt for days 1-2 :
SNOW QUEEN for #jehanestwelvedays2025
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#illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook
SNOW QUEEN for #jehanestwelvedays2025
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#illustration #editorialillustration #kidlit #illustrationart #picturebook