Writings 

Cardelina A Story of Joy Hope and Love (2022) 

Cardelina: A Story of Joy, Hope and Love | En Route Books and Media

Written and illustrated by Danielle Catherine Mesa 
Preface by Cardinal Sean O'Malley 

Cardelina, a young horse with a vibrant spirit and an immense curiosity, enjoys seeing the children who visit the family-owned Avon Valley Farm and attending the horse-back riding lessons. One night she notices a boy named Billy, whose behavior seems different from that of the other children. During her first job in riding with the children, Cardelina learns more about Billy and is determined to befriend and help him learn how to relate and interact with others. Cardelina succeeds!