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Wandering Willow Books

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Hey, I’m Brigette- Your adventure guide to the world!

Brigette Burgman is a professional photographer, storyteller, and travel enthusiast who spends half her time in Chicago and the other half traveling to various places around the world. Brigette runs a photography company, Brigette Burgman Photography, specializing in destination weddings and elopements, and capturing various landscapes, which she turns into fine art. The tales of Wandering Willow are inspired by Brigette’s real life travels to different countries. She aims to write one for every country she has visited, to help teach children about different cultures around the world and inspire them to travel themselves!

Follow Willow’s journey around the globe!

Happy Small Business Saturday! 🌿✨ For TODAY only: Snag your Wandering Willow book with free shipping + one of my 5x7 animal prints tucked in as a thank-you. Shop local this season and spread a little adventure with a travel story and travel print!
🌿✨ Willow’s taking a slow pause this Thanksgiving to soak in all the magic around her, music filled adventures with Nablo the sloth, tiny crab pinches from Marcos the crab, breezy beach days, coconuts on repeat, and the jungle friends who make
Did the most fun book reading here in Tamarindo, the town that sparked the very first idea of inspiration for Wandering Willow in Costa Rica. ✨🌿 The local community here is truly something special. I was blown away by the turnout, the energy, and a
✨ IT’S LAUNCH DAY! ✨ The Wandering Willow in Costa Rica Adventure is officially here 🎉🌴🐒 I can’t believe this book has finally come to life after a year of setbacks and delays. To watch jumbled notes and scribbles on a notepad turn i
Why did I choose Costa Rica for book #2?! you ask 🌴🐒🌊 Because Costa Rica is one of the most special places in my heart, a second home, and a treasure chest of memories from life on the road. What started as a random backpacking trip 5 years ago w
✨🌿 BIG NEWS, WANDERERS! 🌿✨ The brand NEW Wandering Willow website is officially live, and with it comes something I’ve been so excited to share… 📚✨ Pre-orders for Wandering Willow in Costa Rica are now OPEN! ✨📚 Secure your copy to
✨WANDERING WILLOW IN COSTA RICA ✨ It’s official, the next magical adventure releases October 2nd, 2025 🌴🌺🌊 This time, you’ll be able to buy directly from the brand new Wandering Willow website (coming soon)! 📚 🌟 Pre-orders open at
Some of my favorite wildlife photos I snapped during my time in Costa Rica! Illustrations inspired by the real life photos and animals that make up the amazing country that is Costa Rica!! I still have so many I need to photograph on my next trips ov

AUTHOR VISITS & SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS

Let’s work together to teach children about the various cultures and countries around our beautiful world- encouraging them to get out there and dream big!

Ways to work together:

  • Library, Dance class, Daycare, bookstore, and coffee shop readings 

  • In-person school visits (full-day & half-day rates available)

  • Virtual online readings via Zoom

  • Vendor and promotional events in Chicago

  • Podcasts, Q & A interviews, and more

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