A Time to Break Silence presents Martin Luther King, Jr.s most important writings and speechescarefully selected by teachers across a variety of disciplinesin an accessible and user-friendly volume. Arranged thematically in five parts, the collection includes 19 selections and is introduced by award-winning author Walter Dean Myers. Included are some of Dr. Kings most well-known and frequently taught classic works as well as lesser-known pieces that speak to issues young people face today. Simultaneous.