Title | : | A Time to Break Silence |
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Author | : | Martin Luther King Jr. & Walter Dean Myers |
Release | : | 2013-11-05 |
Kind | : | ebook |
Genre | : | History for Young Adults, Books, Young Adult, Coming of Age for Young Adults, Social Studies for Young Adults |
Size | : | 2027795 |
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. |