Asa Gilland

Illustrator / children’s book illustrator represented by the Bright Agency

[The Diverse Book Awards @The_DBAwards]

Our picture book longlist! Don't forget to vote for your fav to win the Readers' Choice!

My Name is a Gift by @Ze_ShanAkhter
@AsaGilland

When Sitara is born, she receives a very special gift from her parents - her name.

[Templar Books @templarbooks]

We're THRILLED that My Name is a Gift by @Ze_ShanAkhter, illus. @AsaGilland, has been longlisted for the @The_DBAwards 2025!✨

A huge congratulations to both.🏆

[Leicester WiT @LeicesterWiT]

The importance of saying names correctly? Read ‘My Name is a Gift’! (Shortlisted book for Our Best Picture Book 2025) @Ze_ShanAkhter, @templarbooks, @AsaGilland, #OBPBLeicester

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

Explore the Read for Empathy collection 📚
Listen to author Zeshan Akhter read 'My Name is a Gift' over on our YouTube channel. Why not have a storytime with Zeshan, show the full video to younger children!
https://t.co/n0iNPxVKn3

[Zeshan Akhter @Ze_ShanAkhter]

It was so special to see My Name is a Gift being read on Channel 5's Milkshake Story Den! Wonderful to see Åsa Gilland's beautiful illustrations on a big screen!

@templarbooks @AsaGilland

[LoveReading4Kids @lovereadingkids]

A lovely board book for sharing cuddle time with mummy.

Mummies Love Hugs (B&T/3+) by Lara Bryan, Illustrated by @asagilland, @Usborne

The perfect book to order in time for Mother's Day.

Click to find out more and shop:
https://t.co/nfTQnQhBF0

[Penguin Books USA @penguinusa]

“And that was the moment I realized: when the world felt dark and scary, love could whisk you off to go dancing; laughter could take some of the pain away; beauty could punch holes in your fear. I decided then that my life would be full of all three.”

—Emily Henry, Beach Read

[EmpathyLabUK @EmpathyLabUK]

🎙️INTRODUCING the 2025 #ReadforEmpathy collection 🔎💫
⭐ A Better Best Friend, written by Olivier Tallec
⭐ A Sudden Storm, written by @balirai
⭐ And I Climbed And I Climbed, written by Stephen Lightbown, illustrated by @ShihYuLin047
https://t.co/mXtIOGhyPd

[Zeshan Akhter @Ze_ShanAkhter]

So happy to be included in this wonderful list!
@templarbooks @alice

[Zeshan Akhter @Ze_ShanAkhter]

So thrilled to see see My Name is a Gift being included in West Sussex Schools Library list! @templarbooks @alicelovesbooks
@AsaGilland

[Kane Miller @kanemillerbooks]

"Bad feelings will come and go, and things can still be good, albeit different. Nature is weaved into the story in such an undeniably lovely way!"
-- The Kid Lit Mama, on EVERYTHING CHANGES (@ClareHelenWelsh, @AsaGilland)

#kidlit #picturebooks

[Anne Booth 💙 @Bridgeanne]

https://t.co/eBErNWnW6g @AnneClarkLit @PuffinBooks As Christmas approaches, this picture book, with such lovely illustrations by @AsaGilland is perfect for sending love to someone you cannot be with. xx

[Asa Gilland @AsaGilland]

https://t.co/ZyHbr4o20V

[Jacqui Sydney 📕 @jacquiS21]

A gloriously beautiful read for #PictureBookFriday, #MyNameIsAGift by @Ze_ShanAkhter & @AsaGilland is the story of Sitara who learns about her own name and the importance of getting other people's right. Out now from @templarbooks 🥰

https://t.co/TJDcKukO4d

[Stanfords @StanfordsTravel]

Take a closer look at our Children’s Book of the Month ‘This Is Our World- Welcome Home!’ with the author Valerie Wilding. With illustrations by @AsaGilland , this is a fantastic book to teach children about other cultures 🌎
https://t.co/q9GO3uM8Zc
@MacmillanKidsUK

[Asa Gilland @AsaGilland]

https://t.co/muAgwiHqa5

[Templar Books @templarbooks]

@Ze_ShanAkhter @AsaGilland Coming 15th August👉: https://t.co/3WUvmjn3sC

[lovemybooks @lovemybooksUK]

NEW on #Lovemybooks our activity page for #HalimaSuperheroPrincess by Emily Joof (@mbifebooks) and @AsaGilland @FlorisBooks. Find out more about this lovely new picturebook and see our creative ideas for exploring the story here: https://t.co/cn1EU3fAbM

[Asa Gilland @AsaGilland]

@emmavardy2 She could get work as an illustrator, right now. She clearly has talent!❤️

[Madeleine Lindley Ltd @teacher_books]

Sharing our love for our furry friends this month during #nationalpetmonth2024 Help us celebrate the many benefits (and raises awareness) of being a responsible pet owner with beloved titles from our favourite authors! ❤🙌 #furryfriends #petownership #animallover