Ashling Lindsay is an Irish artist and writer from Belfast. Her books are published in more than 18 languages and have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, The Klaus Flugge Prize and won the CBI Honour Award for Illustration. She has an MA in Design and a BA in Visual Communication, both from Belfast School of Art. Recent projects include an illustrated biography for the critically acclaimed and internationally bestselling series Little People, BIG DREAMS and an ACES award from the Arts Council NI to develop new work. Ashling teaches illustration at Belfast School of Art, is a member of the Illustrators Guild of Ireland, Children’s Books Belfast and is represented by The Bright Agency in London.


Selected clients : Candlewick Press, Francis Lincoln, Andersen Press, Gallimard Jeunesse and Booktrust.

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Written and Illustrated
by Ashling Lindsay
Published by
Francis Lincoln.

An Unexpected Thing is a story of different perspectives, overcoming those feeling of worry and uneasiness, facing your fears and finding out that the world isn’t such a bad place afterall if you’re ready to explore.

This book publishes Sept 2022 and is available to pre-order from your local independent bookshop (mine is No Alibis Bookstore) or from Waterstones, Foyles and Amazon.

ISBN: 9780711274891
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 290 x 235mm

Written by Maria Isabel
Sánchez Vegara
Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Alba Editorial,
Francis Lincoln.

Little People, BIG DREAMS is a bestselling series of books that explore the lives of outstanding people, from designers and artists to scientists and activists. This book celebrates the life and work of Alan Turing and how his code breaking machine played a vital part in ending the second world war. Each book includes a biographical timeline, historical photos and a detailed profile at the back.

Available from your local independent bookshop (mine is No Alibis Bookstore) or from Waterstones, Foyles, Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the US.

ISBN: 9780711246775
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 240 x 195mm

BOOKS

Between Tick and Tock

Written by Louise Greig
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Egmont

Between Tick and Tock is a book about kindness, looking out for others and taking time to appreciate the small things.

Shortlisted for the Childrens Book Ireland Book of the Year 2019 and the North Somerset Teachers Book Award 2019. Available to buy from your local independent bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles, WHSmiths and Amazon.

ISBN: 9781405286596
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 275 x 245mm

2018

BOOKS

Songs for our Sons

Written by Ruth Doyle
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Andersen Press

Songs for our Sons is a book that encourages children to embrace their emotions and use their individuality to shape a much gentler and brighter world. This beautiful gift book is printed on thick matte paper with intricate gold foil detail on the cover.  

Available to buy from your local independant bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles and Amazon.

ISBN: 9781783448500
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 306 x 228mm

BOOKS

Dreams for our Daughters

Written by Ruth Doyle
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Andersen Press

Dreams for our Daughters is a book that encourages children to become leaders, to know their potential and believe in their worth.  

This book is available to buy from your local independant bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles and Amazon.

ISBN: 9781783448524
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 306 x 228mm

BOOKS

The Tide

The Tide centres around a family day out at the beach and explores the relationship between a little girl and her beloved grandad who lives with dementia.

Winner of the North Somerset Teachers Book Award 2019. Winner of the KPMG Children's Books Ireland Honour Award for Illustration. Winner of the 2020 SCBWI Crystal Kite Award. The Tide is available to buy from your local independent bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles, WHSmiths, Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the US.

ISBN: 9781788810852
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 286 x 250mm

SELECTED WORK

for publishing inquiries please contact ︎ susan(at)thebrightagency.com 

© ashling lindsay 2022

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