Katy Tessman, Neighbor

A mother, educator, singer-songwriter, and breast cancer survivor, Katy Tessman is the author of “Our Mama is a Beautiful Garden” a breast cancer book for children. She aims to help families find bravery and hope during a time that can be so dark. She was named CHANGEMAKER by The Minnesota Women’s Press and received the Mom’s Choice Awards Gold Medal. Katy is passionate about children's literacy, maker education, and school library transformation. Katy and her family live in Minnetonka, MN and are active volunteers in their community. Katy is available for book readings and motivational speaking events; as an author, she aims to help families find strength, courage, and optimism.