Martin Luther Dr King A time to break silence: the essential works of martin luther king, jr., for students - martin luther king

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.