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Wess Stafford's child advocacy book, Too Small to Ignore: Why Children Are the Next Big Thing, is changing lives. The book was recently chosen by Outreach Magazine to receive the Best Resource Award in the Evangelistic Testimony category. This award underscores the enormous impact this book is making for children around the world.

Here's what people are saying ...

Too Small to Ignore helped me move from caring about children to becoming an advocate for them everywhere I go. Many of Wess' stories inspired me to the point of tears. I don't think I've ever cried so much reading a book — and I've read this one twice so far. I've also been giving away copies to anyone who'll take one. Everyone needs to read this book, whether they've been working with children for years or have never really given it much thought. It changed the way I look at the world and kids, both those in my life and in far away places.
— Jared Vorkavich, Athens, OH

I am a teacher and new mother. I am almost done reading Too Small To Ignore and can't tell you enough how my heart has been touched. Living in America puts blinders on our eyes and doesn't allow us to see the realities that so much of our world experiences. Children are so precious and Dr. Stafford has made that point so abundantly clear in his book. I have cried throughout this book, and in fact because of this book I am going to sponsor children. Thank you for sharing your story, Dr. Stafford. You've touched my heart deeply.
— Angela Graham, Anthem, AZ

I've been reading your book and it has renewed my vision for the children. It gives me the courage to focus on them and help them become all they were made to be, to treat them as the precious treasures they are. As a leader in my missionary group and church I will be speaking up for them and guiding others to do the same. Thank you so much. I've always loved the kids and secretly thought they were so special, now I know why.
—  Anna Altemus, Wilmington, DE

My mother started reading the book, my father "borrowed" it and finished it, and I finally got my hands on it. The book is a door to something great for this world. All my life I have thought that my generation has been a failure as examples to the younger generations. This book has made up my mind to serve children, and reach out to my fellow brothers and sisters to do the same. Children are our future, and this book reminds you that us elders have an impact on them, positive or negative, it's up to you to choose which one you would rather be a part of.
— Jasmine Lloyd, Peachland, NC

Too Small to Ignore makes clear that looking after the physical, spiritual, mental and emotional health of all children is key to eradicating world poverty. I don't think any Christian could read this book without being inspired to make a greater personal sacrifice for the benefit of poor children around the world.
— Francisco Montalvo, Seattle, WA

Wess Stafford's book, Too Small To Ignore, is described as a "manifesto" on the back cover, and that it is. It is a wake-up call for the whole world to realize that children matter. But the book is more that that — it is an amazing story of Wess's life, from the worst pain to becoming an advocate for children everywhere. Read it ... your life — and the world —may never be the same.
— Chris Crain, Shelbyville, KY

I wasn't sure what to expect when I first received my copy of Wess Stafford's book. But I did know that it would be impactful. Once I read the first page — I was hooked. I think I finished it in two days. Since reading it, I have given several copies of the book to many pastors in my area — and I know from feedback from some of them that it has changed their outlook on children in the church. I think this book is a must read and a wonderful way for people in the church to see the importance of children in the body of Christ.
— Karena Feltman, Rio Rancho, NM



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