In Brooklyn, New York, a small library in a predominantly Chinese neighborhood became the venue for Kirk Cameron’s message of faith and family. Despite the threat of disruption from an official, the event went ahead. Lily Laureano, a Brooklyn mother of two, voiced her concerns about the increasing influence of drag-queen story hours and explicit TV content on children. She read from Cameron’s children’s book “As You Grow” before the event commenced. About two dozen Chinese-American children and parents joined the story hour at the McKinley Park Branch of Brooklyn Public Library.
The start of the family reading hour was almost disrupted by a library officer who claimed that the reading room could only accommodate 27 people, while there were 28 present. However, this issue was quickly resolved, and the Laureano family proceeded to kick off the event with a prayer. This event was part of the “See You at the Library” movement, which took place in over 300 libraries across the country. Kirk Cameron and his publisher, Brave Books, inspired this movement.
Another library, the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library System in Alabama, initially threatened to cancel a reading event hosted by Cameron due to logistical and security concerns. However, they reversed their decision after facing backlash from the public and the potential for legal action. Cameron has faced similar obstacles in other public libraries around the nation.
The Brooklyn event ultimately proceeded smoothly, with no disruptions. Fritzi Bodenheimer, a spokesperson for the Brooklyn Public Library, stated that the library welcomes people from all walks of life and perspectives. Lily Laureano emphasized that the event was part of a nationwide movement rooted in Christian and American values. The story hour featured prayer, song, dance, and the reading of “As You Grow” from cover to cover.
The simplicity and positive message of the book left some parents wondering why these story hours have caused controversy. One father from Manhattan, who preferred to remain anonymous, found the book to be straightforward and non-controversial. He questioned why such events have received significant media attention. Laureano responded by acknowledging the dark state of the world and expressed her Christian conviction through a biblical passage on her T-shirt.
Laureano was inspired to become more involved in her community and deepen her Christian beliefs after her child was exposed to inappropriate content at school. She believes it is the responsibility of parents, not the government, to teach basic family values to their children. She expressed gratitude for being able to host the reading event and was thanked by a former librarian named Jean, who noted that the Brooklyn Public Library was the only library in New York City to host such an event.
In conclusion, Kirk Cameron’s message of faith and family resonated with hundreds of families across the nation, including those who attended the event hosted by Lily Laureano. Despite initial concerns and threats of disruption, the story hour in Brooklyn proceeded successfully, promoting Christian and American values within a diverse community.
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