Gordana Vlajić facts for kids
Gordana Vlajić (born 1959) is a writer and activist from Serbia. She is known for her books, including many for young readers. She also works to help her community.
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Early Life and Education
Gordana Vlajić was born in Pančevo, a city in Vojvodina, Serbia. At that time, Serbia was part of a country called Yugoslavia. She went to the University of Belgrade where she studied journalism. Later, she also studied public relations in The Netherlands.
A Writer for All Ages
Gordana Vlajić has written many books. She writes poetry and stories for adults. Some of her poetry collections include Krivo mi je (2005) and Usud (2018). She has also written prose books like Roaming (2007).
Books for Young Readers
Gordana Vlajić has a special talent for writing for children. Some of her popular children's books are Moja mama najlepše kuva (1998) and Mama, je l' sutra opet ideš na posao? (2000). She also wrote Zaistinska srpska bajka (2015) and ZEDSI, hibridni roman za tinejdžere, mlađe i starije (2019). Her stories have been translated into many languages around the world. These include English, French, and Polish.
Editor and Community Work
Besides writing, Gordana Vlajić is also an editor. She helps other writers get their work published. She is a poetry editor for a publishing house in Belgrade. She also started and edits a children's magazine called Ekopedija. This magazine teaches kids about the environment. She is a member of important writing groups, like the Association of Writers of Serbia. She is also a member of Mensa, a group for people with high IQs.
Community and Political Activities
Gordana Vlajić cares about her community. She has worked in Pančevo to help protect the environment. She is also involved in politics. She is a member of the Movement for the Restoration of the Kingdom of Serbia. This political party wants to bring back the monarchy in Serbia. She has run in elections to help her party.
