Ashling Lindsay
Ashling Lindsay is an Irish artist and writer from Belfast. Her picturebooks are published in more than 10 languages and have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal, shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, The Klaus Flugge Prize and in 2020 won the KPMG Children’s Books Ireland 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 Alan Turing, 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 is represented by The Bright Agency for children’s illustration and is a member of the illustrators guild of Ireland.
Selected clients : Alba editorial, Francis Lincoln, Andersen Press, Gallimard Jeunesse and Booktrust.
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BOOKS
Little people, BIG DREAMS. Alan Turing
Written by Maria Isabel
Sánchez Vegara
Illustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Alba Editorial,
Francis Lincoln.
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
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
2020
BOOKS
Between Tick and Tock
Written by Louise Greig
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Egmont
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
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
The Night Box
Written by Louise Greig
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Egmont
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Egmont
The Night Box is an award winning book that explores the relationship between a boy and the night. It’s an original bedtime story that sits perfectly alongside classics such as The Owl who was Afraid of the Dark, (Paul Howard, Jill Tomlinson).
Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration Medal, Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, The Klaus Flugge Illustration Prize, The Teach Primary Book Award, The AOI Illustration Award and Winner of the Cultura New talent Prize in France. Kirkus starred review in US. Available to buy from your local independent bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles, WHSmiths, Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the US.
ISBN: 9781405283762
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 275 x 245mm
Nominated for the CILIP Kate Greenaway Illustration Medal, Shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize, The Klaus Flugge Illustration Prize, The Teach Primary Book Award, The AOI Illustration Award and Winner of the Cultura New talent Prize in France. Kirkus starred review in US. Available to buy from your local independent bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles, WHSmiths, Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the US.
ISBN: 9781405283762
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 275 x 245mm
2017
BOOKS
Songs for our Sons
Written by Ruth Doyle
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Andersen Press
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 pre-order from your local independant bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles and Amazon.
ISBN: 9781783448500
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 306 x 228mm
Available to pre-order from your local independant bookshop, or from Waterstones, Foyles and Amazon.
ISBN: 9781783448500
Number of pages: 32
Dimensions: 306 x 228mm
2021
BOOKS
The Tide
Written by Clare Helen Welsh
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Little Tiger Press
lllustrated by Ashling Lindsay
Published by Little Tiger Press
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
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
2019
SELECTED WORK
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