Petar Jezerčić presents book ‘Baba Ilinca’ in Zagreb

Fourteen-year-old author Petar Jezerčić, from Jajce, held a book promotion for his work ‘Baba Ilinca’ in Zagreb. The event was organized by the Association of Friends of the Royal City of Jajce and the ‘King Stjepan Tomašević’ Association from Jajce.

The book, which originated from a school assignment, uses humor and adventure to bring to life the characters, customs, and dialect of the author's home region, connecting local tradition with the modern world. The promotion was attended by various public and cultural figures, including representatives from the Central State Office for Croats Abroad and several prominent Croatian writers and academics.

Antonio Brtan, President of the Association of Friends of the Royal City of Jajce, congratulated Jezerčić on the achievement, emphasizing the importance of supporting young talent in preserving cultural heritage.