BOOK PRESENTATION "THE BOOK THAT DIDN'T WANT TO BE READ", by Helena Vieira

September 26 | 10:30 AM

Location: Municipal Library of Lagos Org.: CM Lagos Duration: 90 min Age classification: M4 All activities at the Municipal Library are free to participate but require prior registration up to 48h before the event via phone at 282 767 816, the Facebook page of the Library, or email biblioteca@cm-lagos.pt. Each initiative requires a minimum number of participants. If this is not reached, the activity may be canceled.

"The book that didn't want to be read" is the story of a book that didn't want to be read and, for that reason, invented tricks to keep itself closed. Dear reader, dare to open it, resist its attempts to stay closed, and show it that a read book is not a forgotten book!

Unlike all other stories, this book inverts the rules of the game and starts from a very peculiar premise: the protagonist is the book itself, and it has a firm desire not to be opened or read! True to its principles, whenever someone tries to flip through it, it invents tricks to stay closed. However, when bought by a Mother and taken to a house - where an imposing shelf full of read books that consider themselves very important resides - it will witness the growth of that family, understand the magical value of sharing, and finally discover its true purpose. It is a tender story that speaks about vulnerability, affection, and the importance of reading.

Entry is free, but bring your favorite book to share with us!

BIOGRAPHY: Helena Vieira was born on December 11, 1972, in Angola, from where she returned at the age of two. She grew up in the medieval town of Trancoso, in a large family, with the close presence of her grandparents. It was in this family environment that she realized that stories are powerful tools for conveying values and creating lasting memories. She is the mother of three children and a teacher of Portuguese and History and Geography of Portugal for the 2nd cycle at EB 2, 3 Jacinto Correia, in Lagoa, and storytelling, besides being part of her daily life, is a passion.

Free parking - The Cultural Center of Lagos and the Municipal Library of Lagos offer free parking at the Ribeirinha Front park (Avenida dos Descobrimentos) for the audience of their shows/events. To receive this discount, simply present a stamp obtained at the ticket office of the Cultural Center of Lagos or the entrance of the Municipal Library of Lagos at the park's reception. The offer applies only one hour before and up to one hour after each show/event.