What Kirk Cameron’s Countercultural Library Book Tour Means For Parents Like You

Kirk Cameron was informed by 50 public libraries that they were “not interested” in hosting him to read his wholesome new children’s book to kids, the actor-turned-children’s author didn’t take no for an answer.

Despite not being granted a taxpayer-funded children’s storytime, as even the most provocative of drag queens are routinely afforded, Cameron’s team shelled out to rent back rooms within those libraries to create their own story hours — and eager listeners turned out in droves.

At the Scarsdale Public Library in New York, the author’s team said he packed out a room of 170 people twice back-to-back. He was then forced to turn away countless more when the library refused to extend his room rental time, claiming, according to a Brave Books representative, there weren’t enough library staff members to work the event and the library would be closing soon.

Neither of these reasons made sense, however, considering the library wasn’t sponsoring the event and thus shouldn’t have needed extra staff, and the request was made around 3:45 p.m. The library closes at 6:45.

The Indianapolis Public Library hosted the wholesome storytime. “overwhelmed with a tidal wave of parents, grandparents, and patriots” Some even asked to sing “God Bless America,” Cameron spoke with The Federalist in an interview. Although there were 750 viewers, the library says that this was not true. Numerous attendees Brave Books staff maintains the Crowd This was Nearly 2,500 people attended, with many more likely abandoning the library when the adjacent parking garage was reportedly closed. No explanation is given. Neither the library provided an explanation or responded to a request by publication time.

“I know why parents and grandparents are coming out of the woodwork,” Cameron spoke to The Federalist. “They understand there is a war on children, and nobody’s going to stop it but us.”

So that’s exactly what he’s doing. The actor-turned-children’s author is taking his library tour All over the country — starting with Placentia Library District southeast of Los Angeles this Saturday, Jan. 14. — and told The Federalist he loves suggestions for where to go next. It could be you.

It’s Your Turn

Because Cameron’s team is still adding stops to his tour, he’s encouraging interested parents to go to BraveBooks.usEmail a location request and then show up when author arrives at a library close to you.

Even when Cameron isn’t in your library, however, he encourages parents to “start by reading Brave Books to your kids.” The publisher’s “Freedom Island” Books are a great way for children to learn about important, worldview-shaping subjects. Join the Freedom Island Book ClubFamily members receive the monthly book releases at an affordable price, and they are delivered straight to their door.

Cameron encourages parents to read Brave Books as well as Cameron. “get started, do something, put feet to your faith.” If they desire better for their communities than the radical and discriminatory public space, “Don’t just talk about what’s going on, change what’s going on.”

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