#1: Gabrielle Lyon

In this episode, we sit down with nonprofit leader, educator, and author Dr. Gabrielle (Gabe) Lyon. She is the author of the graphic novel No Small Plans, the forthcoming graphic novel Washington, By and By, numerous curricular tools and was recently appointed executive director of Illinois Humanities. Gabe details her process for creating graphic novels and how they can be used as effective curricular tools, design as a "hidden curriculum", and her work as a fierce advocate for diversity and inclusion in STEM, civic education, and urban planning. • Follow Gabe on Twitter @LyonGabrielle • Illinois Humanities: ilhumanities.org • Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter: @ILHumanities • No Small Plans is available here. architecture.org/learn/resources/no-small-plans/ • Check out Washington, By and By on Kickstarter. kickstarter.com/projects/ghlyon/washington-by-and-by