GREAT NEWS FOR SERBIAN CHILDREN IN AMERICA: Jasminka Petrović brings her famous workshops and film to Chicago and Washington! (VIDEO)

Renowned Serbian writer Jasminka Petrović will hold several workshops for the Serbian diaspora in March, accompanied by a screening of the film based on her book “Summer When I Learned to Fly”, which has been declared the family film of the decade in Serbia.

The first workshop is scheduled for March 1 at the St. Nicholas Church hall in Lyons, while the venue for the second workshop in Chicago (March 2) will be announced later. The tour will continue in Washington, where a workshop will be held on March 7 at St. Luke’s Church, followed by the film screening on March 8. (Interested parents can obtain all information by calling (708) 981-5244).

This will be a fantastic experience for children aged 2-14, who will have the opportunity to enjoy Jasminka’s famous workshops, which have been hosted worldwide, as well as watch the film “Summer When I Learned to Fly” with their parents. The film has won over 20 awards at festivals across the globe.

The workshops will be divided into three age groups and will be conducted in both Serbian and English.

“I am delighted to spend time with our children who are growing up far from the homeland of their parents, grandparents, and great-grandparents. We will learn together, share experiences, and have fun. If you don’t speak Serbian fluently, don’t worry—we’ll speak English if that’s easier for you,” said Jasminka Petrović ahead of her visit to the U.S.

After the workshop and film screening, Jasminka will answer questions from children and parents in attendance.

About Jasminka Petrović

Jasminka Petrović has written over 30 books for children and young adults. She has contributed to numerous magazines (TikTak, Veliko dvorište, Huper, Politikin Zabavnik) and was the editor of National Geographic Junior in Serbian. She has also worked as an editor for a teen radio show and scriptwriter for the children’s TV series Kukuriku Show (RTS). She actively participates in various programs and projects that encourage children’s imagination and creativity.

Her books have received numerous awards and have been translated into more than 25 languages. Some have been adapted into plays for children and youth in Belgrade, Sarajevo, Zagreb, and Stockholm. Her book “O dugmetu i sreći” (About a Button and Happiness) was adapted into a theater production, and the film “Zlogonje” (The Witch Hunters) was inspired by her work.

Her novel “Summer When I Learned to Fly” (2015) has won prestigious awards, including Neven, Srebrno Gašino Pero, Dositejevo Pero, Plavi Čuperak, Mali Princ, and others. It was included in the White Raven catalog of the International Youth Library in Munich as one of the 200 best children’s books of 2015. The book has been adapted for theater, is part of the optional school reading list, and its film adaptation has won over 20 awards worldwide.