Essie White
@essiewhite.bsky.social
Educator, writer, literary agent, artist and documentary enthusiast. Powered by children, and what matters most to them
Founder- stormliteraryagency.com
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Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.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
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at @stormliterary.bsky.social
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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
November 7, 2025 at 9:02 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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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency
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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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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids #kidlitartist
November 6, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency
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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 !
I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books .
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator
I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books .
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator
November 7, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day !
I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books .
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator
I’m a British illustrator/ author living in BC, Canada, inspired by nature, wildlife, & magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books .
#illustration #kidlitart #kidlitartpostcardday #illustrator
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Hello #KidlitArtPostcard day! Embracing pumpkin season over here.💜
I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social. I would love to work on #picturebook or #earlyreader projects. More of my work is here: emilyasarodoodles.com.
Thank you! #kidlitart
I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social. I would love to work on #picturebook or #earlyreader projects. More of my work is here: emilyasarodoodles.com.
Thank you! #kidlitart
November 6, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Hello #KidlitArtPostcard day! Embracing pumpkin season over here.💜
I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social. I would love to work on #picturebook or #earlyreader projects. More of my work is here: emilyasarodoodles.com.
Thank you! #kidlitart
I am an author/illustrator repped by @essiewhite.bsky.social
at @stormliterary.bsky.social. I would love to work on #picturebook or #earlyreader projects. More of my work is here: emilyasarodoodles.com.
Thank you! #kidlitart
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Another secret able to be shared! So happy to announce a four book audio deal for client J.E. Larson on her Valdor Romantasy series!
November 5, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Another secret able to be shared! So happy to announce a four book audio deal for client J.E. Larson on her Valdor Romantasy series!
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Today's a good day to remember the people working so hard to ensure kids get ample nutritious food to learn + thrive. I have copies of Miss Betti to give away to the first 5 teachers or librarians at Title 1 schools to ping me. @kristenuroda.bsky.social @debbieohi.com #PictureBooks #KidLitMegaFeed
November 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Today's a good day to remember the people working so hard to ensure kids get ample nutritious food to learn + thrive. I have copies of Miss Betti to give away to the first 5 teachers or librarians at Title 1 schools to ping me. @kristenuroda.bsky.social @debbieohi.com #PictureBooks #KidLitMegaFeed
Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
November 3, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Congratulations to artist María J. Guarda. Her picture book, PALOMA FLIES AWAY has been nominated for the Carnegie Medal for Illustration! This beautiful book leaves a forever imprint @walkerbooksuk.bsky.social @carnegiemedals.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
carnegies.co.uk/illustration...
I work with such talented individuals which typically make nearly every day better. I love #PB's and I especially love them with great art. Excited to see @cpark.bsky.social tied to this relevant and timely book by @mbgriffinbooks.bsky.social YOUR COZY CASTLE @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #SEL
October 28, 2025 at 9:21 PM
I work with such talented individuals which typically make nearly every day better. I love #PB's and I especially love them with great art. Excited to see @cpark.bsky.social tied to this relevant and timely book by @mbgriffinbooks.bsky.social YOUR COZY CASTLE @freespiritbooks.bsky.social #SEL
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Todays colour collective drawing using the colour ‘pickle green’ .
Thought I’d draw another one of my characters from a chapter book I’ve written , currently out on submission
#clr_collective #illustration #foxfairy
Thought I’d draw another one of my characters from a chapter book I’ve written , currently out on submission
#clr_collective #illustration #foxfairy
October 25, 2025 at 4:53 AM
Todays colour collective drawing using the colour ‘pickle green’ .
Thought I’d draw another one of my characters from a chapter book I’ve written , currently out on submission
#clr_collective #illustration #foxfairy
Thought I’d draw another one of my characters from a chapter book I’ve written , currently out on submission
#clr_collective #illustration #foxfairy
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This is my submission for #scbwidrawthis for the prompt- REPTILE. I wanted to create a sweet relationship between the 2 reptile little and large. This was created it on #procreate.
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#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlit
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#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlit
October 24, 2025 at 2:53 PM
This is my submission for #scbwidrawthis for the prompt- REPTILE. I wanted to create a sweet relationship between the 2 reptile little and large. This was created it on #procreate.
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#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlit
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#scbwi #scbwiillustrator #scbwiillustrators #kidlit #kidlit
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Such an honor to see ONE GIRL'S VOICE on the CRA Eureka Honors Awards list next to books by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @martamagellan.bsky.social @lisarogers.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social & so many more Thank you, California Reading Association!! AstraBooksFYR
October 15, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Such an honor to see ONE GIRL'S VOICE on the CRA Eureka Honors Awards list next to books by @lindsayhmetcalf.bsky.social @martamagellan.bsky.social @lisarogers.bsky.social @brianlies.bsky.social & so many more Thank you, California Reading Association!! AstraBooksFYR
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Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : LANTERN
#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
The prompt is : LANTERN
#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
October 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Dipping my paint brush into a new challenge, I missed the first 2 days but better late than never! So here IT IS, day 3 of the #alexandrasillosinktober #alexandrasillos2025 challenge.
The prompt is : LANTERN
#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
The prompt is : LANTERN
#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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Spaghetti and meatballs for today's October #kidlitartpostcard day💜 🎃
I am an author/illustrator repped by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
at
@stormliterary.bsky.social
You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)
#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit
I am an author/illustrator repped by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
at
@stormliterary.bsky.social
You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)
#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit
October 2, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Spaghetti and meatballs for today's October #kidlitartpostcard day💜 🎃
I am an author/illustrator repped by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
at
@stormliterary.bsky.social
You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)
#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit
I am an author/illustrator repped by
@essiewhite.bsky.social
at
@stormliterary.bsky.social
You can see more of my work here: emilyasarodoodles.com Thank you :)
#kidlitart #picturebooks #childrensbooks #kidlit
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Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #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, a Japanese #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
October 2, 2025 at 10:02 PM
Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #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, a Japanese #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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Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :)
Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist
Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist
October 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Happy #kidlitartpostcard day! It's the little moments of warmth and connection (and creating) that make the world a little less scary. Especially for witches :)
Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist
Portfolio: www.laurelaylesworth.com
Rep'd by: Essie White @stormliteraryagency
#kidlitartpostcardday #kidlitart #kidlitartist
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Happy @kidlitart.bsky.social postcard day !
I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books
#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator
I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books
#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator
October 2, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Happy @kidlitart.bsky.social postcard day !
I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books
#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator
I’m Sarah, a British illustrator, living in BC. I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more picture books, chapter books and MG books
#kidlitartpostcard #illustrator
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I’m so excited, honoured, and grateful to everyone involved 💕💓 🙇🏻♀️!!! This story is bringing me a lot of joy!! ☀️✨
What a fun project this is going to be! I think everyone is going to fall in love w/ PLUFFY and BORB! a new #GN by @deborahkerbel.com & illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social sky.social I'm so fortunate to work w/ such talented #kidlit people @kidscanpress.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 2:58 AM
I’m so excited, honoured, and grateful to everyone involved 💕💓 🙇🏻♀️!!! This story is bringing me a lot of joy!! ☀️✨
What a fun project this is going to be! I think everyone is going to fall in love w/ PLUFFY and BORB! a new #GN by @deborahkerbel.com & illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social sky.social I'm so fortunate to work w/ such talented #kidlit people @kidscanpress.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
September 17, 2025 at 12:44 AM
What a fun project this is going to be! I think everyone is going to fall in love w/ PLUFFY and BORB! a new #GN by @deborahkerbel.com & illustrated by @naomispractice.bsky.social sky.social I'm so fortunate to work w/ such talented #kidlit people @kidscanpress.bsky.social @stormliterary.bsky.social
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New illustration for the Villager puzzles ‘call for art’ .
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
September 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
New illustration for the Villager puzzles ‘call for art’ .
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
Fingers crossed they like this one :)
#cowgirl #illustration #puzzledesign
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Hello 👋 #kidlitartpostcard , sorry I’m late this month!
I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks
I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks
I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
September 6, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Hello 👋 #kidlitartpostcard , sorry I’m late this month!
I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks
I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
I’m Sarah, a #kidlit illustrator/ author from the UK, living in BC. I’m inspired by nature, wildlife and magical things . I’d love to work on more #picturebooks , #chapterbooks and #mgbooks
I’m rep’d by @essiewhite.bsky.social
After a short but very busy week, I'm happy to end it on a high note with news of this #PB by wonderful #Kidlit author @viviankirkfield.bsky.social Vivian brings back her delightful character Pippa, in PIPPA'S HANUKKAH HUNT, a follow up adventure to PIPPA'S PASSOVER PLATE @stormliterary.bsky.social
September 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
After a short but very busy week, I'm happy to end it on a high note with news of this #PB by wonderful #Kidlit author @viviankirkfield.bsky.social Vivian brings back her delightful character Pippa, in PIPPA'S HANUKKAH HUNT, a follow up adventure to PIPPA'S PASSOVER PLATE @stormliterary.bsky.social
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Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
September 4, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Hello my name is Farida Zaman. I am an author illustrator and my agent is the lovely Essie White of @stormliteraryagency.
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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⭐️I am open for book projects for 2026 ⭐️
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#kidlit #kidlitartpostcard #illustration #art #illustrationforkids
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Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #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, a Japanese #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
September 4, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Hi, #KidLitArtPostcard Day!
I'm Mayumi, a Japanese #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, a Japanese #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