Born in Brooklyn, New York, DiSalvo attended the School of Visual Arts before working for Hallmark Cards. Published since 1980 her award winning illustrated books include renowned authors, Beverly Clearly, Mary Pope Osborne, Jean Fritz, Jane O'Connor, Patricia Reilly Giff, Jean Marzollo and Amy Hest.

Writer and Illustrator, her trade mark theme of "helping neighborhoods," has been featured on Reading Rainbow, (Uncle Willie and the Soup Kitchen) and theatre productions, (City Green). She received a Congressional Commendation from the State of New Jersey for her book, Grandpa's Corner Store, a story which makes "children...realize that they are not always powerless, that they can make a difference." (School Library Journal).  Gold Medal recipient of the Irma S. & James H. Black Award for A Dog Like Jack, DiSalvo "...captures the essence of the ineffable connection between a child and his pet in her artwork while remaining completely within the child's sensibility in her text"  (starred Publisher's Weekly).  DiSalvo rendered the community spirit of Habitat for Humanity in her titled work, A Castle on Viola Street (notable Children's Book NCSS/CBC).  Notable awards for her illustrated work also include, "The Society of Illustrators'best of children's books'", 2000, 1991, 1987, 1986. Her work has been recognized by The American Library Association, citing her theme, "Neighborhoods Rule," as an introductory piece on "community heroes", for their "Booklists" page. 

Foreign rights of DiSalvo's books have been reprinted in, Spain, Germany, France, England, Sweden, Canada and the Philippines. In addition, her written and illustrated books are used in educational textbooks for elementary school children.

"The Sloppy Copy Slipup" written for reluctant readers and writers   "...supporting an atmosphere for creative writing, DiSalvo developed fun-loving characters and a well-paced plot with her usual aplomb." Kirkus Reviews

In 1995, DiSalvo was chosen as one of thirty international artists to study in Barga, Italy at the "Mostra di Incisioni," where her work at "The Studio for Color Etching," was exhibited.

Rhythm guitar player for the power-pop rock and roll band, Smash Palace, DiSalvo, and husband, Stephen Butler lead vocal/guitar have toured the USA & UK, receiving the BBC Liverpool's, "Best Top Ten Live Acts, 2006".   The band's "Best of 1999-06" CD on Zip Records including the twangy "Juliet to Me,"  Amplifier Magazine reviewed,  "Stephen Butler's and rhythm guitarist DyAnne DiSalvo's voices intertwine and rise heavenward. If that moment alone isn't enough to make Smash Palace huge, the fault is ours, not theirs." The band's songs have appeared in movies including "Who's Kyle,"starring Gary Oldman and the independent film, "The Meeting."

DiSalvo's newest title, "The Tree Wars" a middle-grade novel based on the heroic preservation of a historic site of trees in Haddon Township, New Jersey, is still in progress.