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David Bruggink is a graphic novelist, field recordist, and product designer living in Portland, Maine with his wife, daughter, and feisty Australian Cattle Dog.

Growing up in the greater Washington, D.C. area, David’s journey has been diverse, both creatively and geographically. After studying abroad in China, he taught English in France for a year, then received his master’s degree in international development. He subsequently worked in web design in non-profit environments before focusing on product design.

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Pia in the Forest

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David Bruggink liked Nancy Miller's review of Pia in the Forest: "I enjoyed the lovely illustrations and learned from Pia's adventures about field recording, conservation, and making friends in the forest. I think this would be a wonderful read for young readers who are starting to dip their toes into graphic novel" Read more of this review »
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Is this a children’s picture book, or a Terrence Mallick film?!
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David Bruggink and 29 other people liked Dave Schaafsma's review of There's a Ghost in the Garden: ""Sometimes to see things, I need to close my eyes.” Rod Brown may think I am being contrary in five-starring this picture book that he two-starred, There’s a Ghost in the Garden, (2024), written by Kyo Maclear, with Katty Maurey's gorgeous gouache pai" Read more of this review »
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