Todd Mitchell

Todd Mitchell is the author of several award-winning novels for young readers and adults including The Namer of Spirits (Owl Hollow Press), The Last Panther (Penguin Random House), The Traitor King (Scholastic), Backwards (Candlewick), and The Secret to Lying (Candlewick). In addition to writing books and comics, Todd works with artists, teachers, and writers on ways to enhance creativity. His newest nonfiction book for creators is Breakthrough: How to Overcome Doubt, Fear, and Resistance to Be Your Ultimate Creative Self. Currently, Todd directs the Beginning Creative Writing Teaching Program at Colorado State University where he loves to talk about squirrels.