Lada Zigo

Background

She was born in Zagreb and studied comparative literature and philosophy at the University of Zagreb.

Career

Her first book People and News People (Ljudi i novinari) was published in 2007 and was shortlisted for two major literary prizes – Ksaver Šandor Gjalski and Kiklop. Her second novel Bitches (Babetine) appeared in 2009, followed by Roulette (Rulet) in 2010. Žigo"s latest book is Healer (Iscjelitelj, 2011).

Achievements

• Roulette won the European Union Prize for Literature.

Membership

A member of the Croatian Writers" Association, Žigo lives and works in Zagreb.