A time to break silence : the essential works of Martin Luther King, Jr. for students / Martin Luther King, Jr. ; introduction by Walter Dean Myers. [Boundless electronic resource]
The first collection of King's essential writings for high school students and young people. 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.