Stories, Memories and Family: An Encounter with Lídia Jorge

Suitable for families

Join award-winning Portuguese author Lídia Jorge for a family-friendly conversation about stories, memories and the people who shape our lives. Drawing on themes from her acclaimed novel Mercy (Misericórdia), Lídia will share reflections on family, identity, kindness and the power of storytelling across generations.

Through readings, discussion and audience questions, children, parents and grandparents alike will discover how everyday experiences can inspire extraordinary stories. This is a unique opportunity to meet one of Portugal’s most celebrated contemporary writers and explore how books help us understand ourselves, our families and the world around us.