Bolivian Author
Author of El árbol que llora sangre (The Tree That Weeps Blood), one of Bolivia's most-read books, and President of the Writers Association «Escribo».
"One of the few works that addresses a difficult subject: children with special needs"
— Isabel Mesa, Los Tiempos / Bolivian Academy of Children's & YA Literature
Works
Stories that inspire, move, and transform
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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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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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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About the Author
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.
Gallery
Promoting reading in schools, fairs, and communities across Bolivia
Reflections
Thoughts born along the roads of Bolivia
"The words that come from a writer are like a sword in the hands of a warrior."
Inca Trail, La Paz
"To learn what I know, I had to fall many times."
Pata Pampa, San Pedro Chuquisaca
"Good things come despite adversity."
Inca Trail, La Paz
"I understood that the greatest strength of a human being has always been necessity."
Road to San Pedro, Chuquisaca
"Seek wisdom; if you don't find it in a man, look at a bee; if you still can't find it, observe an ant."
Apolo, La Paz
"What unites families is not blood; it is love."
Llallagua-Ravelo-Sucre Bridge