digital youth network

Chicago Public Library's latest One Book, One Chicago selection was Colm Toibin’s "Brooklyn." It tells the story of Eilis, a young girl in Ireland with a very ordinary, predictable life. But her familiar routine changes drastically when she makes one decision and takes steps toward a very different future. Students from across the city of Chicago connected with students in Ireland for this mashup of "Brooklyn's" themes exploring what "home" really means to each of us. YOUmedia encourages young people to consider the story of Eilis and the choices she makes. Then they can begin to explore the personal narrative they're shaping right now and ask themselves, "How will I make my life story more than ordinary?"