Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic, a renowned writer, entered this world on April 18, 1874, in the charming town of Ogulin, which was then a part of Austria-Hungary, but is now a beautiful region in the country of Croatia.
She went on to leave an indelible mark on the literary world, earning recognition for her captivating works, including the beloved Lapitch the Little Shoemaker, which was first published in 1997, as well as Segrt Hlapic, released in 2013, and The Brave Adventures of a Little Shoemaker, which made its debut in 2016.
Tragically, Ivana Brlic-Mazuranic's life was cut short, and she passed away on September 21, 1938, in the vibrant city of Zagreb, which was then a part of Yugoslavia, but is now the capital and largest city of Croatia.
