ASA GILLAND is the illustrator of the Welcome to series of picture books about the US states. Her art has also appeared on stationery, textiles, and home decor. Asa's father was a cartographer and he and Asa would always make time to search out interesting sites and explore their surroundings. Asa has lived in seven countries and loves to travel near and far with her two sons. Learn more about her work at asagilland.com and follow her on Instagram at @asagilland.