Kirk Cameron questions ALA’s exclusionary agenda: ‘Why the animosity?’
Kirk Cameron Questions ALA’s Attempt to Stifle Conservatives’ Library Gatherings
Kirk Cameron has raised concerns about the American Library Association’s apparent efforts to hinder conservatives from hosting library gatherings as an alternative to drag queen story hours.
“This is all about keeping control of the libraries in the hands of librarians, and the way you do that is by making up things that aren’t there to block families from reserving a reading room for their own kids,”
In response to a recording of an ALA presentation suggesting the exploitation of loopholes to prevent Brave Books story hours, Cameron emphasized the libraries’ desire to maintain control. He shared his thoughts during an interview with Megyn Kelly on her SiriusXM show, The Megyn Kelly Show.
“See You at the Library”: Brave Books Calls for Gathering
Children’s faith-based book publisher, Brave Books, along with Cameron, who has authored two children’s books, has invited parents and children to come together at libraries on August 5 for a special event called “See You at the Library.” The event aims to include prayer, singing, and reading Brave Books and other virtuous literature.
“My question to the ALA is: Why all the hate? I thought I just learned the rule — it’s about diversity. It’s about equity. It’s about inclusion. Why are you excluding us?”
Cameron expressed his confusion and disappointment, questioning the ALA’s actions, which seem contradictory to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. He urged anyone facing difficulties in reserving a library meeting room for August 5 to reach out to Brave Books for assistance.
Brave Books expressed surprise at the opposition they faced, not only from local libraries and media but also from the national library leadership. They stated, “We knew the opposition in local libraries and media would try to derail and demoralize this movement, but we weren’t expecting the top-tier national library leadership to attempt to halt our efforts.”
In December, Cameron criticized several libraries for rejecting his request to read his faith-based children’s book, As You Grow. He highlighted the inconsistency in granting access to drag queen story hours while denying his book. Following national criticism, libraries began reversing their initial rejections, prompting Cameron to embark on a nationwide library storytime tour.
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