num_pages: 48
description: This inspiring book is based on the true story of the children of the barrio of San Jose de la Urbina in Caracas, Venezuela. There are no parks where they live, and the children must play in the streets. They ask the mayor for an empty lot to build a playground, but all they get are campaign promises. They know that they are the only ones who will make something happen, so they get their friends and family involved until the whole barrio unites to create a space of their own.
language: English
title: The Streets are Free
titlecomplete: The Streets are Free
genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Middle Grade, International, Poverty
ratings_count: 89
awards: awardedAt: 410256000000
name: The Other Award
publisher: Annick Press