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.