An illustration of a street scene with a red brick house, other colorful houses, children playing, and laundry hanging on lines.

A small red house with tight, crumbling bricks. The paint is peeling, and the front door is swollen, making it hard to close. There are small windows, some with bars. The steps are cracked, and the yard is tiny, maybe just a patch of dirt or grass. The roof leaks when it rains. It’s crowded inside, with too few rooms for everyone in the family. Surrounding Houses on Mango Street: Many old, worn-down houses lined up close together. Some are painted bright colors but still show age and cracks. The sidewalks are uneven, with weeds growing between the cracks. You might see kids playing in the street, bikes, and laundry hanging on lines. The neighborhood feels alive but also poor — a mix of dreams and struggles. genrate a simple secth photo to trace See more