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Katherine DeSilva, Author

Katherine, owner of the Wee Fae ‘Ouse is a single mother with Multiple Sclerosis on a mission. Katherine is an author and artist whose stories take place mainly in Essex County, Massachusetts where she lives. From September to June she is a full-time Special Educator teacher for teens with social and emotional disabilities

Outside of the classroom Katherine spends much of her free time working support community events that benefit art, literature and Multiple Sclerosis awareness.

Katherine has her Masters of Science in Special Education and a BFA from Massachusetts College of Art and Design. She has taught value-based sexual education classes for youth of all ages for the past 10 years. She enjoys promoting open conversations about living sustainably, social-emotional wellness, and sexual well-being.

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New Books For Children

Katherine DeSilva written and co-written has a range of children's books

Flutter on My Cheeks: Mummy, Me & MS

A story for children and adults alike that explores Multiple Sclerosis and how it can effect family dynamics.
(Available on Amazon.com)

The Great Neck Mermaid

A historical fantasy about the Ada K. Damon and the ecosystem of the Plum Island Sound and surrounding area.
(Available on Amazon)

Dancing Together: Dads Get MS Too

Although most people consider Multiple Sclerosis to be a "Woman's Disease" - Men get MS too, even dads. Join two children as they navigate understanding the huge shift in their lives when their father was diagnosed with MS.
(Available on Amazon)

Upcoming Illustrated Books

Explaining Euthanizing a Healthy Dog to Children

Little Bite, Big Love.

A moving story to help children understand why some dogs that we love have behavior problems and need to be put down at a young age.
(Currently in the Illustration Phase for a Winter 2023 Release)

A Peacock Goes to a Party

A historical review of historic sites along the Rt. 1A between Ipswich and Newburyport. Following Essex Coastal Scenic Byway.
(Currently In the Research Phase for a Summer 2024 Release)

Kelly the Greenhead

An Adult Satire Picture book abut a greenhead fly in Ipswich, Massachusetts.
(Currently In the Research Phase for a Summer 2025 Release)

Aleteo en mis mejillas
Mamá, yo y la esclerosis múltiple.
Una versión traducida de la historia de una niña que navega por la vida cuando su madre tiene esclerosis múltiple. El personaje principal encuentra alegría en sus perros, ratas y hadas... y por supuesto el amor de su madre.