You probably know Lorde as a Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter. But did you know that she:

- sang in a band named Extreme at the age of twelve?
- turned down a chance to perform as an opening act on Katy Perry's world tour?
- won second place in a worldwide literature competition?

Want to know more about the life of this stylish New Zealand-born artist? Read on to learn all about Lorde's school years, road to stardom, dreams for the future, and more!