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"The first collection of essential writings by Martin Luther King, Jr. for high school students and young people 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."

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Author:   Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. ,  Walter Dean Myers
Publisher:   Beacon Press
Imprint:   Beacon Press
Volume:   10
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.70cm , Length: 22.80cm
Weight:   0.374kg
ISBN:  

9780807033050

ISBN 10:   0807033057
Pages:   272
Publication Date:   05 November 2013
Recommended Age:   From 10 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   To order  
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Table of Contents

Introduction: Martin Luther King, Jr. by Walter Dean Myers ix Love and Faith A Gift of Love* An Experiment in Love Loving Your Enemies A Knock at Midnight Nonviolent Resistance The Sword That Heals My Trip to the Land of Gandhi Consequences of War Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence The Casualties of the War in Vietnam Young People Working for Justice The Time for Freedom Has Come The Burning Truth in the South Black and White Together The Power of Freedom Speech at the Great March on Detroit Letter from Birmingham Jail I Have a Dream Suffering, Hope, and the Future Eulogy for the Martyred Children Suffering and Faith The Drum Major Instinct What Is Your Life’s Blueprint? Acknowledgments Glossary Index * Reflection questions are included after each selection.

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Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929-1968), Nobel Peace Prize laureate and architect of the nonviolent civil rights movement, was among the twentieth century's most influential figures. One of the greatest orators in U.S. history, King was the author of several books, including Stride Toward Freedom- The Montgomery Story, The Trumpet of Conscience, Why We Can't Wait, and Where Do We Go from Here- Chaos or Community? His speeches, sermons, and writings are inspirational and timeless. King was assassinated in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 4, 1968. Walter Dean Myers is the critically acclaimed best-selling author of more than eighty books for children and young adults. In 2012, Myers was named National Ambassador for Young People's Literature.

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