Once Upon a Time University Book 2

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Although relatively new to the literary scene, Salomey’s distinctive style—both visual and narrative—has already drawn international attention. Her work has been translated into six languages ahead of the Bologna Children’s Book Fair, and early reviews have praised the novel as “a warm hug in illustrated form.” Her writing thrives in the space between fantasy and realism, wrapping grounded emotions in storybook charm.

Outside the panels and pages, Salomey brings her worlds to life through children’s illustration as well, with titles like You Can Do Anything, Tyrone! and Tyrone’s Cool Crown, both written by Sir Lenny Henry. Whether crafting fairytales or sketching stories for younger readers, her art beams with inclusivity, joy, and reverence for everyday beauty.

When she’s not working on her next chapter, Salomey can often be found wandering the Yorkshire countryside, attending church, or daydreaming alongside her pet hedgehog, Strawberry. She is represented by Lorna Hemingway at Bell Lomax Moreton.

In every story she tells—be it a pastel-hued love story or an empowering children’s book—Salomey Doku invites readers to believe not only in magic, but in themselves.

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