Background
Smolec was born in Pula, Croatia.
Smolec was born in Pula, Croatia.
From 1956 to 1985 she lived in Zagreb, and currently resides in Velika Gorica.
Smolec was, at one time, a member of the art group "69", but eventually neglected her interest in painting due to family commitments. Since February 2004, Sonja Smolec becomes a member of the Society of Writers for children and youth, Croatia.