num_pages: 184
description: In the early 1960s in the Dominican Republic, twelve-year-old Anita learns that her family is involved in the underground movement to end the bloody rule of the dictator, General Trujillo.
language: Spanish; Castilian
title: Antes De Ser Libres / Before We Were Free
titlecomplete: Antes De Ser Libres / Before We Were Free (Spanish Edition)
genres: Historical, Cultural, Teen, Young Adult, Middle Grade, School, Historical Fiction, Coming Of Age, Fiction, Realistic Fiction
ratings_count: 8038
places: Dominican Republic
awards: awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Vermont Golden Dome Book Award, awardedAt: 1009872000000
name: Américas Award, awardedAt: 1072944000000
name: Pura Belpré Award
category: Narrative
publisher: Demco Media