About
Join illustrator Salomey Doku for a fun-filled, interactive session based on her two picture books You Can Do Anything, Tyrone! and Tyrone's Cool Crown written by Sir Lenny Henry. This interactive session will include storytelling, the chance to create your own adventure, design your own rocket, and learn how to draw Tyrone - and maybe even create a new hairstyle for him!
Date & Time
Thursday 29 October, 11:15am – 12.00pm
Location
The Children’s Library at Southport Library, The Atkinson
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Salomey Doku
Salomey Doku is a self-taught freelance author-illustrator from Leeds, England. Originally trained in architecture, in which she worked for over 3 years, she started watercolour painting in 2018 and quickly fell in love with the art of storytelling. When she is not drawing, she is either daydreaming, going on long walks around Yorkshire, jetting off on international city breaks, or at church. Salomey’s picture books include 'You Can Do Anything, Tyrone!' and 'Tyrone’s Cool Crown', by Sir Lenny Henry. Salomey judged The Queen’s Knicker’s Picture Book Awards in 2024, and her debut graphic novel, "Brielle & Bear: Once Upon a Time..." was shortlisted for the 2025 INDIE BOOK AWARDS.
Easy Read description
Join illustrator Salomey Doku for a fun session based on the picture books You Can Do Anything, Tyrone! and Tyrone's Cool Crown. Enjoy storytelling, create your own adventure, design a rocket and learn how to draw Tyrone.
Accessibility Information
This session will be supported by a British Sign Language (BSL) interpreter.
This event includes audience participation, projected visuals or screens, interactive workshop activities, and craft or fine motor skills involved. Suitable for all primary-aged children (ages 5–11).
About Children's Books North Network
Children’s Books North Network (CBNN) connects and supports published children’s writers, illustrators and publishing professionals living in the North of England and Scotland. They have over 450 members and promote their members' work, new books and events. Additionally, CBNN highlights the importance of regional diversity in children’s books and the wider industry. CBNN partners with festivals, universities, bookshops and libraries to support and celebrate creatives in the North of England and Scotland. In 2025, the Network announced the Children’s Books North Prize for aspiring picture book writers and illustrators based in the North of England. The network was co-founded in 2020 by Tilda Johnson, Emma Layfield and Liz Scott. Emma now leads the network with Beatrice Cross and Bethany Sparks.