Todd Burleson is an author, maker, and school librarian based in the Midwest. By day, he inspires students in Winnetka, Illinois, to find their own wonders in books. By night, he explores the intersection of history and imagination.

Todd is a creator driven by a simple philosophy: that beauty is everywhere, especially in the ordinary. A former professional photographer with a decade of darkroom experience, he learned early on that the most profound stories often live in the quietest details. Today, that same attentive gaze shapes his writing and art. Whether he is weaving historical fiction, composing abstract collages, or capturing light through a lens, Todd invites us to slow down, look closer, and discover the wonders hiding in plain sight.