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

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)

Sir Callie memes part 2 #SirCallie

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

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

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 📚💙📚🌈📚🎧

Ice Out.

@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 )

Like this? :) #FanArt #SirCallie

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!)

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!

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

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

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. 💖

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!!

✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨@cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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)

(It's been a REALLY good day)

Esme Symes-Smith@esmesymessmith.bsky.social · 8mo ago

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

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

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

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.

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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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

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!

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

✨ Cartoon Creature Lover | Rachel ✨@cartooncreaturelvr.bsky.social · 9mo ago

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

Edwyn

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! 💖

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!

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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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