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Explore Anne Frank's life in hiding during WWII, portrayed by Historian Michelle Gibbons, sharing her story and diary from one of history's most tragic periods.
Step into the world of Anne Frank, a young girl navigating the challenges of growing up during the harrowing times of World War II. Adolf Hitler and the antisemitic Nazi Party rose to power in Germany, seizing control of the government in 1933. As a Jewish family, Anne’s family fled to Amsterdam to live in hiding in a secret annex. Portrayed by historical presenter, Michelle Gibbons, Anne will transport you to one of the most tragic and devastating periods in history, sharing her life and the poignant writings from her diary, which became the globally renowned, “The Diary of Anne Frank.”
Michelle Gibbons, a Marengo resident, Historical Presenter and Marketing Director, is making a name for herself teaching the importance of history.
Michelle now offers a variety of programs both virtually and in-person, including: The Life of Robin Williams; The Life of Helen Keller; The Life of Charles Dickens; The Life of Ruth Bader Ginsburg;
The Life of Katharine Graham of The Washington Post; The 1990’s Decade; The 2000’s Decade; The 1969 Woodstock Music Festival; and many more.
The Cook Memorial Public Library District serves communities in northern Lake County, Illinois: Libertyville, Green Oaks, Vernon Hills, Indian Creek, Mettawa, and parts of Mundelein.
Mission
Through dedicated personal service, we connect our diverse community to resources that educate, enrich and inspire.