Bolivian Author

David Vildoso Lemoine

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
David Vildoso Lemoine surrounded by children at a book fair
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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

Featured Books

Stories that inspire, move, and transform

Cover of El árbol que llora sangre — 10th Edition

El árbol que llora sangre (The Tree That Weeps Blood) 10th Edition

Editorial Kipus · 10th Edition · ISBN 978-99974-14-92-2

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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Entre el amor y la locura (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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Amando la Vida (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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"Vildoso portrays in a subtle and delicate way a reality that, while set in rural Bolivia, is a truth that exists anywhere in a world that still has not learned to accept others in their full essence." — 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

In a Bolivia seeking change, he chose to start in the classroom

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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Reflections

Words from the Author

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