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Book Inspires Young People to Create ‘No Small Plans’

A new graphic novel wants to empower Chicago teenagers to push for the city they deserve.

Aired 07/31/2017 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Book Inspires Young People to Create ‘No Small Plans’

Clip: 7/31/2017 | 8m 29sVideo has Closed Captions

A new graphic novel wants to empower Chicago teenagers to push for the city they deserve.

Fostering civic engagement among Chicago’s young people is no small task, and the Chicago Architecture Foundation has “No Small Plans” to tackle it. We get a look at the newly published graphic novel.

Aired 07/31/2017 | Rating NR

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