Street newspaper facts for kids
Street newspapers (or street papers) are newspapers or magazines sold by homeless or poor people. They are created mostly to help these people. Most of these types of newspapers have information and news about homelessness and poverty-related issues. They also want to help homeless communities make friends. Street papers want to give these people job opportunities and a voice in their community. Many of these papers are sometimes produced and written by the homeless.
Images for kids
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An early Hobo News front page
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A vendor for Straatnieuws in Zoetermeer, the Netherlands
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A vendor for StreetWise in Chicago
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In 2005, Seattle's Real Change redesigned its format and began to be published weekly, in attempt to avoid being seen as a "charity buy".
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In part because of its "flashy" design and high production values, The Big Issue has been a source of controversy among street newspapers.
