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A LITTLE TOO QUIET: THE FERNDALE LIBRARY PODCASTAuthor Interview: em dickson ~ Beyond They/ThemThis week, we're chatting with em dickson, author of Beyond They/Them: 20 Influential Nonbinary and Gender-Diverse People You Should Know, illustrated by Cameron Mukwa.
Turns out em went to college with our Podcast's cohost Mary Grahame, over at Simmons University in Boston; you'll get a lot of their charming history together, including Mary Grahame's path to becoming a Youth Librarian and em's journey to become a published Children's Author!
em dickson (e/em/eir/she) holds an MA in Children's Lit, along with an MFA, both earned from her time at Simmons; along with er re...
2025-06-291h 21
The Perks Of Being A Book Lover PodcastS11:Ep245 - 2024 Holiday Book Buying Guide with Bookseller Sam Miller - 11/27/24f you would like to check out Carmichael’s Bookstore Holiday Book Gift Guide, you can find it online at www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/
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The delightful Sam Miller, store manager at Carmichael’s Book Store, comes to save the day. She has, as usual, tons of great new reads that are already on shelves and would make perfect gifts this holiday for the book lovers in you...
2024-11-271h 03
Forward Radio podcastsPerks S11:Ep245 | 2024 Holiday Book Buying Guide with Bookseller Sam Miller | 11-27-24If you would like to check out Carmichael’s Bookstore Holiday Book Gift Guide, you can find it online at www.carmichaelsbookstore.com/
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The delightful Sam Miller, store manager at Carmichael’s Book Store, comes to save the day. She has, as usual, tons of great new reads that are already on shelves and would make perfect gifts this holiday for the book lovers in your life.
Books Mentioned in this Episode:
1- Th...
2024-11-241h 03
Escape To This Captivating Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.Sir Callie and the Witch's War by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752254to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Witch's War
Series: #3 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In the third book of this thrilling fantasy series a twelve-year-old nonbinary knight-in-training, a reluctant crown prince, a fierce young witch, and her troubled twin brother fight for the heart of their kingdom in a medieval world of dragons and magic. Being a hero is nothing like the ballads promised it would be. Scattered across the r...
2024-10-299h 12Unlock This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Feel The Difference.Sir Callie and the Witch's War by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752254to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Witch's War
Series: #3 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In the third book of this thrilling fantasy series a twelve-year-old nonbinary knight-in-training, a reluctant crown prince, a fierce young witch, and her troubled twin brother fight for the heart of their kingdom in a medieval world of dragons and magic. Being a hero is nothing like the ballads promised it would be. Scattered across the realm, Callie, W...
2024-10-299h 12Listen to Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionSir Callie and the Witch's War by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752254to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Witch's War
Series: #3 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In the third book of this thrilling fantasy series a twelve-year-old nonbinary knight-in-training, a reluctant crown prince, a fierce young witch, and her troubled twin brother fight for the heart of their kingdom in a medieval world of dragons and magic. Being a hero is nothing like the ballads promised it would be. Scattered across the realm, Callie, W...
2024-10-299h 12Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSir Callie and the Witch's War by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/752254to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Witch's War
Series: #3 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 12 minutes
Release date: October 29, 2024
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In the third book of this thrilling fantasy series a twelve-year-old nonbinary knight-in-training, a reluctant crown prince, a fierce young witch, and her troubled twin brother fight for the heart of their kingdom in a medieval world of dragons and magic. Being a hero is nothing like the ballads promised it would be. Scattered across the r...
2024-10-299h 12
North Liberty LibraryNext Reads: "Sir Callie And The Champions Of Helston"Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
International Non-Binary People’s Day was July 14. Celebrate Nonbinary Awareness Week. Find more information here: https://www.gendergp.com/non-binary-people-awareness-week/
Read alikes:
The Best Liars In Riverview by Lin Thompson
Venom & Vow by Anna McLemore
Ander & Santi Were Here by Jonny Garza Villa
Lark & Kasim Start a Revolution by Kacen Callender
2024-07-1623 min
Beyond the Shelves: A Podcast from the Des Moines Public LibraryBeyond the Shelves: Pride Month Book Picks for KidsWe're celebrating Pride Month on Beyond the Shelves! Jes and Sarah have combed through our catalog and found some of the best titles for kids this month. These books tell LGBTQ+ stories and celebrate sexuality and gender orientation. Happy Pride! Show Notes Book Picks Kid/Picture Books The Good Hair Day, by Christian Trimmer (he/him) and illustrated by J Yang (he/him) Free to be Fabulous!, by David McMullin (he/him) and illustrated by Robbie Cathro (he/him) Strong, by Rob Kearney (he/him) & Eric Rosswood (he/him) and illustrated by Nidhi Chanani...
2024-06-0556 min
Somebody Write ThisJake Jones & the Close of WWII (Episode 105, w/ Esme Symes-Smith)"A group of beautiful yet troubled twenty-somethings rebuild her life after she is most understanding in bars." Whose life are they rebuilding? Why is she so understanding? Does this all take place in the late 1940? Our guest, author Esme Symes-Smith, is here to help us work out all these details! Check out their Sir Callie book series, starting with "Sir Callie and the Champions of Halston," and you can also find them online at esymessmith.com.
2024-02-0129 min
KPL PodcastKPL Podcast December 2023 Week 3 with Special Guest Esme Symes-SmithWe have a fun episode for you this week with special guest Esme Symes-Smith. She is her to tell us about her Sir Callie series. There are two books in the series: Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston and Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost. Both are wonderful middle-grade stories that adults will enjoy as well.Author RecommendationsThe Beautiful Something Else by Ash Van OtterlooShad Hadid and the Alchemists of Alexandria by George JreijeFlowerheart by Catherine Bakewell
2023-12-1529 min
Bubbles and BooksPoppin’ Off: Esme Symes-Smith
In this episode of Bubbles & Books Poppin' Off, Amanda is joined by the author of Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston, Esme Symes-Smith, and Good Books Young Troublemakers book club founder Tanvi Rastogi. We're also joined by Good Books Young Troublemakers board members Ben Schrag.
In the episode Esme shares about the next book in the Sir Callie series, Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost, and what we have to look forward to with their visit this month. We also talk about how our youth book club enjoyed Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston and the discussions that c...
2023-11-0953 min
Embark On The Most Immersive Full Audiobook Today!Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666909to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost
Series: #2 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to explore their m...
2023-11-0710h 09Experience Into A Immersive Full Audiobook This Weekend.Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666909to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost
Series: #2 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to e...
2023-11-0710h 09Explore the Latest Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionSir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666909to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost
Series: #2 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to explore their m...
2023-11-0710h 09Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSir Callie and the Dragon's Roost by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/666909to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Dragon's Roost
Series: #2 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 9 minutes
Release date: November 7, 2023
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
The battle is won, but the war is far from over. In this thrilling sequel, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight fights for the heart of their kingdom in a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches. Thanks to Callie and their friends, Helston seems to be changing for the better: Boys are allowed to e...
2023-11-0710h 09
Sounds from the ShelvesPride MonthJoin us as we talk with our special guest, Kat Zimmerman, about Pride Month and all things pride related.
00:00 – Intro
00:25 – Read This with Cynthia Hinckley and Tami Austin
Cynthia’s Reccomendations:
For Young Kids:
My Own Way: Celebrating Gender Freedom for Kids by Joana Estrela
True You: A Gender Journey by Gwen Agna and Shelley Rotner
Ho’onani: Hula Warrior by Heather Gale
For older Kids:
Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
Alice Austen Lived Here by Alex Gino
Different Kinds of Fruit by...
2023-06-1644 min
Queries, Qualms, & QuirksMiddle Grade Author Esme Symes-Smith and the Million-Revision UnicornMiddle Grade Author Esme Symes-Smith joins Queries, Qualms, & Quirks this week to discuss genre labels, the two-glass-of-wine query, how NaNoWriMo prepared them for publishing, inspiration from Tamora Pierce, waiting for the other shoe to drop, the fanfiction gateway, making excuses for yourself,
Esme Symes-Smith grew up in the Southwest of England, got their degree in Literature and Creative Writing in Wales, and now lives in Missouri with their wife and furbabies. SIR CALLIE is their first novel.
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2023-02-2338 min
Warrior Cats: What is That?194: Kid Games and WinceFestWe get definite proof that Tawnypelt is the coolest kid that Tigerstar had (Mothwing isn’t being counted, since no one ever counts her.) Cloudtail doesn’t directly prove that he loves his wife, but Daisy proves she’s a tough momma who respects other women.
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Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-Smith
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2023-02-151h 09
Behind the Mic with AudioFile MagazineSIR CALLIE AND THE CHAMPIONS OF HELSTON by Esme Symes-Smith, read by Dani Martineck, Esme Symes-SmithListeners will love adventuring with Callie, a nonbinary twelve-year-old determined to become a knight. Host Jo Reed and AudioFile’s Emily Connelly discuss Esme Symes-Smith’s audiobook narrated by Dani Martineck with emotion and great energy. Callie lives in a realm with very strict boundaries between genders—only girls study magic, and boys stick to swordplay. Callie forges their own path ahead, with a pinch of magic and a great deal of determination—but a lot stands in their way. Martineck shines in their portrayal of this confident character in the confines of a disapproving world. Young listeners will love hea...
2023-01-0506 min
The Daily BeansWhy Tho?Friday, December 16 2022Today, in the Hot Notes: the DC bar disciplinary board recommends disbarment for Rudy Giuliani; The Department of Justice sues Doug Ducey for his shipping container border wall; Three men who plotted to kidnap Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer are given lengthy prison terms; the House passes a bill that could pave the way for Puerto Rican statehood; MAGA world is embarrassed by Trump's major announcement; plus Allison delivers your Good News.Follow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckCheck out o...
2022-12-1626 min
Power-Up With An Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook And Elevate Your Mindset.Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/572958to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
Series: #1 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 8, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. This USA Today bestselling series explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. “These heroes come in all sha...
2022-11-089h 34Enjoy A Full Audiobook That Is Simply Uplifting.Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/572958to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
Series: #1 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 8, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. This USA Today bestselling series explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. “These heroes come in all shapes and ski...
2022-11-089h 34Download High-Quality Full Audiobooks in Kids, Non-fictionSir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/572958to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
Series: #1 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 8, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Non-fiction
Publisher's Summary:
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. This USA Today bestselling series explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. “These heroes come in all shapes and ski...
2022-11-089h 34Listen to Top Full Audiobooks in Kids, Fairy Tales & FolkloreSir Callie and the Champions of Helston by Esme Symes-SmithPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/572958to listen full audiobooks.
Title: Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston
Series: #1 of Sir Callie
Author: Esme Symes-Smith
Narrator: Esme Symes-Smith, Dani Martineck
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 9 hours 34 minutes
Release date: November 8, 2022
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Fairy Tales & Folklore
Publisher's Summary:
In a magical medieval world filled with dragons, shape-shifters, and witches, a twelve-year-old nonbinary hopeful knight battles for the heart of their kingdom. This USA Today bestselling series explores identity and gender amid sword fights and magic, and proves anyone can be a hero. “These heroes come in all sha...
2022-11-089h 34
E Train TalksMy Interview With Debut MG Author, Esme Symes-Smith!Are you looking for a thrilling MG adventure with added queer themes and more? Well, I have the book for you! "Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston" is the perfect mix of meaning and excitement! Esme Symes-Smith did a brilliant job on their debut novel! Listen to our interview to find out more about Callie, the writing process, and EVERYTHING BOOKS! Find out more on etraintalks.com
2022-06-2729 min
E Train TalksMy Book Review of the Thrilling Story "Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston" by Esme Symes-Smith!"Sir Callie and the Champions of Helston" is the adventurous tale of Callie and their courageous friends. I loved this fast-paced novel, and I highly recommend getting your hands on a copy of Esme Symes-Smith's wonderful book! You Won't Regret It!
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2022-06-0804 min
#liveandcreate066 Esme Symes-Smith (Author )After cutting their teeth on a steady diet of fanfiction in the South-West of England, Esme Symes-Smith wandered north to Wales for their degree in Literature and Creative Writing then promptly migrated to Missouri after meeting their wife on Tumblr.Esme has been a ghostwriter, an editor, a frozen-yogurt seller, a caffeine dealer, and now wrangles preschoolers for a livingOn Today’s episode, Esme shares their journey of embracing their pronouns and how that led to living with greater confidence.
They also shared how that confidence led to finishing out their novel that is to be released la...
2022-02-1143 min