"The Book That Wanted to Be Read" by Helena Vieira at the Municipal Library

Does every book want to be read? "The Book That Wanted to Be Read" tells the story of a book with a peculiar desire: it does not want to be read! Little did it know that someone would change its mind and help it understand the true value of books and reading. Who could that person be? And was it really like that? Are people the ones choosing the books they want to read? Or are you, reader, being chosen by this book right now?

Helena Vieira was born on 11 December 1972 in Angola, returning at the age of two. She grew up in the medieval town of Trancoso in a large family, closely connected to her grandparents. It was in this family environment that she realised stories are powerful tools for conveying values and creating lasting memories. She is a mother of three and teaches Portuguese, History, and Geography at E. B. 2, 3 Jacinto Correia in Lagoa. Telling stories is not only part of her daily life but also a passion.