A Time to Break Silence: The Essential Works of Martin Luther King, Jr., for Students, Paperback/Martin Luther King

Contributor(s): Author: Martin Luther King Introduction by: Walter Dean Myers The first collection of King's essential writings for high school students and young people A Time to Break Silence presents Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most important writings and speeches--carefully selected by teachers across a variety of disciplines--in an accessible and user-friendly volume. Now, for the first time, teachers and students will be able to access Dr. King's writings not only electronically but in stand-alone book form. Arranged thematically in five parts, the collection includes nineteen selections and is introduced by award-winning author Walter Dean Myers. Included are some of Dr. King's most well-known and frequently taught classic works, including "Letter from Birmingham Jail" and "I Have a Dream," as well as lesser-known pieces such as "The Sword that Heals" and "What Is Your Life's Blueprint?" that speak to issues young people face today.   Review citations Voice of Youth Advocates / Marginal - 12/01/2013 Voice of Youth Advocates / Extraordinary - 12/01/2013 Voice of Youth Advocates / Recommended - Hard To Beat - 12/01/2013