Bolivian Author

David Vildoso Lemoine

Author of The Tree That Weeps Blood, one of Bolivia's most-read books, and President of the Writers Association «Escribo».

"A well-written novel, ideal for today's young readers"

— Isabel Mesa, Los Tiempos / Bolivian Academy of Children's & YA Literature
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David Vildoso Lemoine at the VI Book Authors Fair, displaying his complete collection of published books
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David Vildoso's work is cataloged at Princeton University Library, one of the most important Latin American collections in the United States.

Works

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Stories that inspire, move, and transform

The Tree That Weeps Blood David Vildoso Lemoine

The Tree That Weeps Blood 9th Edition

Editorial Kipus · 2012 · ISBN 978-99954-2-424-4

The story of Felipe, a child with a physical disability born in a rural village, who faces rejection from his community. A novel about inclusion, love, and the strength of the human spirit.

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Between Love and Madness David Vildoso Lemoine

Between Love and Madness

Editorial Kipus

One of the most sought-after books at Bolivian book fairs. A story for young adults with a powerful message of reflection on love and life choices.

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Loving Life David Vildoso Lemoine

Loving Life

Editorial Kipus

A book dedicated to adolescents, exploring what happens before and after a life-altering decision, encouraging young readers to embrace life.

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"The author does not depict scenes of violence in his writing. Nor is his language vulgar or crude — rather, it is poetic." — Isabel Mesa, Los Tiempos / Bolivian Academy of Children's & YA Literature
David Vildoso signing a book for a young reader at a book fair

About the Author

From agronomist to author: a life dedicated to reading and education

Born in San Pedro, Chuquisaca, David Vildoso Lemoine discovered his love of books through a secondary school teacher who introduced him to Les Misérables and The Count of Monte Cristo. Today, with over 7 published books, he is one of Bolivia's leading advocates for reading and literacy.

President of «Escribo» 7+ Published Books Reading Advocate
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Complete collection of David Vildoso Lemoine's books displayed on grass

7 published books

A body of work spanning novels, short stories, and children's literature

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Connecting with Readers

Promoting reading in schools, fairs, and communities across Bolivia

David Vildoso with schoolgirls holding his books at a literary event
David Vildoso signing a book for a young boy at an outdoor fair
Young reader with David Vildoso's children's book Correcampo
David Vildoso at Bolivia's Ministry of Education receiving recognition for his literary work
Students holding copies of The Tree That Weeps Blood
David Vildoso presenting his books at a Bolivian naval institution
David Vildoso speaking to hundreds of students in a school gymnasium
David Vildoso surrounded by children with his books at a school event
David Vildoso with a reader at the International Book Fair
"One is not born — one is made." — David Vildoso Lemoine