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

by Martin Luther King Jr.

Book Overview

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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0807033057
• ISBN13: 9780807033050
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: Beacon Press
• Length: 272 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12