Diane and Laura Dean argue (effectively) that we all have a responsibility to advocate for children. Through Biblical references, stories from personal experience and statistics they encourage each person to seek out his or her role in advocating for children. The book describes countless, creative forms that advocacy for children can take and explains that advocacy is a process rather than a single action.

This easy to read book is written as a study guide. Each of the ten chapters contains stories, information, scripture, questions for reflection and recommended action steps. A section at the end of the book provides specific guidance in utilizing the book as a group study guide in several possible formats. Olson and Friedrich use the image of weaving on a loom as they explore the call to child advocacy as a part of each congregation’s discipleship.

Olson and Friedrich are United Methodists, and the book was written from that perspective and with United Methodist congregations in mind. However, the information in the book applies to all Christians. Other denominations will find this book useful, though they may wish to supplement the study with research on child advocacy programs in their church.

I recommend Weaving a Just Future for Children: Ad Advocacy Guide for any individual, group or church that is interested in learning more about advocating for children. Diane and Laura Dean would assert that that should be all of us!

~Sally Hoelscher