Illustrated Women in History

Lesley Gore

November 2, 2016December 5, 2018 by Julie

This weeks Illustrated Woman in History was illustrated by Zowie Murphy and written by Hollie Peck. Lesley Gore (Lesley Sue Goldstein) May 2, 1946 – February 16, 2015 When it comes to girl power, Lesley Gore was way ahead of her time. She was a singer-songwriter, actress, feminist and LGBT activist. She is perhaps best …

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Adele

October 24, 2015December 6, 2018 by Julie

Adele is a British Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. Adele Laurie Blue Adkins was born in 1988 in North London, England. Adele became interested in music at a young age and started singing at 4 years old. She spent most of her time singing and was influenced by the Spice Girls who she impersonated at …

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