When the Kingdom Crew heads to the River of Living Water for a new adventure, everyone is excited to build a raft. Everyone except Mateo.
Mateo has seen the river after the rain. He knows the water is high, fast, and dangerous, but he is afraid his friends will not listen if he speaks up. As the Crew gets closer to launching their raft, Mateo must decide whether to stay quiet or trust God to give him the courage to use his voice.
Mateo Speaks Up is a heartfelt story about courage, wisdom, friendship, and learning to speak the truth with love. Through Mateo's journey, young readers are reminded that being brave does not mean never feeling afraid. It means doing what is right, even when speaking up feels hard.
