Todd Michael
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Todd Michael

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Todd Michael Andaya is a multi‑award‑winning memoirist and children’s author whose work explores identity, healing, resilience, and the quiet courage found in everyday life. His books have earned multiple Booky Awards, including Most Wrenching Read for Twenty‑Three Years, Most Immersive Read for Sixteen Doors, Most Comforting Read for When the Breath Came Back, Most Heartbreaking Read for Returning Home, and Best Emotional Payoff for The Dogs Who Taught Me to Breathe.

Todd has also earned three Distinguished Author Awards from the International Impact Book Awards (IIBA) for Returning Home, When the Breath Came Back, and The Dogs Who Taught Me to Breathe, recognizing his exceptional storytelling and emotional impact.

His children’s books address bullying, identity, neurodiversity, and self‑worth. The Boy Who Felt Invisible won the Booky Award for Best Book to Spark a Dream, highlighting Todd’s ability to reach young readers with empathy and hope.

A Filipino American writer from Southern California, Todd’s work resonates with readers for its honesty, vulnerability, and emotional clarity. Through memoir and children’s literature, he writes to help people feel seen — adults, children, and anyone who has ever felt invisible or unheard.

Todd continues to publish stories that inspire healing, celebrate identity, and remind readers that every life holds a door worth opening.
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