Salina Johnson was born in Chicago, where she presently resides. She is the only daughter of four children and mother of three young adults.
Salina, an entrepreneur, is the author of Miylani’s Adventure: “The Light of Treemont.” Since her early adolescent years, she has been an imaginative storyteller, creating fairy-tale worlds and extraordinary characters. Salina’s talent for storytelling and twenty years of experience working with children inspired her to share her voice with young readers. As a first-time author, she writes children’s fantasy fiction stories that center on family, unity, accepting differences, and courage—pleasurable tales full of mystery and excitement with a touch of humor, keeping readers in suspense.
With honors and a Presidential Scholar Award, Salina achieved an Associate in Arts (studies in child development) from Malcolm X College and completed a course of study in Writing Storybooks for Children. Courses in taxation and administrative support are also additions to her education.
During her professional career, Salina has worked in industries such as community service, education, performing arts, finance, and e-commerce and held several responsible positions: program and case manager, office assistant, tax preparer, parent liaison, and instructor.
Along with writing, Salina takes pleasure in dancing, crafting, and mentoring. Her journey with children began over thirty years ago as a dance instructor—adding mentoring and coaching life skills to guide kids on the path of success. But her work and love for children didn’t stop there. Throughout the years, she has combined her passion for helping others with her artistry skills to develop and teach influential programs to children and teens. Continuing her calling, she now captivates young readers’ senses through her imagination and creative writing.
When she’s not writing, Salina is designing jewelry or managing her virtual jewelry business: SJ Starzz by X’pectationz (www.sjstarzz.com)
Salina can be reached at read@xpectationzbooks.com