"Voices from the Streets" by Alex Kotlowitz is a compelling exploration of life in Chicago's neighborhoods through the eyes of the marginalized. The book captures the raw, unfiltered stories of individuals facing systemic challenges, shedding light on their dreams, struggles, and resilience. Kotlowitz weaves together personal narratives that illustrate the complex realities of urban life, highlighting issues such as poverty, violence, and hope. Through in-depth interviews and poignant storytelling, he amplifies the voices often overlooked, fostering a deeper understanding of the human experience amidst societal hardship. This work serves as both a call to action and a testament to the power of storytelling. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest at 12-17 years.

There are 131 pages in this book.

It is aimed at Young Adult readers. The term Young Adult (YA) is used for books which have the following characteristics: (1) aimed at ages 12-18 years, US grades 7-12, UK school years 8-15, (2) around 50-75k words long, (3) main character is aged 12-18 years, (4) topics include self-reflection, internal conflict vs external, analyzing life and its meaning, (5) point of view is often in the first person, and (6) swearing, violence, romance and sexuality are allowed.

This book was published in 1996 by Little Brown and Company .

S. Beth Atkin, a graduate of Barnard College, is a photographer and writer whose editorial and commercial work appears in national publications. To do research for this book she moved from New York City to the Salinas Valley in California, where she attended educational programs and visited the homes and schools of migrant children. She frequently lectures about farmworker issues and about her work, which focuses on children and youth.