Little People, BIG DREAMS - Iris Apfel grill while other girls played

while other girls played

filled with every color and pattern

Emmeline Pankhurst was inspired by books about heroes who fought for others

Illustrated by Cécile Metzger

Beautiful illustrations

Little People, BIG DREAMS - Iris Apfel grill while other girls playedGrowing up in Queens, New York, little Iris was the only child at family events. Her grandmother would open a giant bag of fabric, filled with every color and pattern, and let her play with fabric scraps. This inspired a lifelong love of fashion. Famous for her eclectic style, built around oversized glasses, bright colors, and bold jewelry, Iris was the subject of an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art when she was just 84 years young. This