You probably know Adele as the powerful, Grammy Award-winning soul singer of hits like "Rolling in the Deep" and "Set Fire to the Rain." But did you know that she:

• was almost expelled from the BRIT School for Performing Arts?

• wrote her first single, "Hometown Glory," in just ten minutes?

• has an alter ego named Sasha Carter?

Want to know more about this talented singer-songwriter? Read on to learn all about Adele's family, her school days, rise to stardom, musical inspiration, and more!