After author and actor Kirk Cameron accused the director of a Tennessee library of treating a group of Christian children "unkindly," the director was fired. In a 4-3 decision on Wednesday, the Sumner County Library Board fired Allan Morales from his position as director of the Hendersonville library over "the Kirk Cameron event," according to the Tennessean.
The "Growing Pains" actor was slated to read his inspirational children's book, "As You Grow," on February 25, but Morales reportedly started objecting as soon as he learned who Cameron was, a Brave Books spokesperson told The Washington Post.
The director apparently expressed concern to the publishing house working with Cameron on the book that it was bringing a movement to his library, along with all of the other things that go along with it. It won't happen, I assure you.
Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky women's swimmer, and Missy Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" were also a part of the event, according to Brave Books, but Morales allegedly threatened to cancel it since the library wouldn't have enough space for the anticipated large crowd.
In an email acquired by the Tennessean, Morales tried persuade the publisher to shift the event to a church in the city, a request that was ultimately shrugged aside. In an email written to a Brave Books representative on February 22 that was acquired by the Tennessean, Morales stated, "Our request to read a book during our story hour was serious.
We monitor that period because it is intended for young children rather than adults. We put a lot of effort into avoiding advancing any political goals.
Throughout the event, Morales and his employees continued to treat Cameron, Robertson, and Gaines rudely; they even allowed parents and children to wait outdoors in the rain for a while, according to Brave Books.
As scheduled, the event took place at the Hendersonville library, where kids enthusiastically sat on the floor in a crowded room.
An OVERFLOW crowd of families, mayors, county commissioners, and celebrities welcomed and joined us at the library in Hendersonville, Tennessee, for singing the National Anthem, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, praying, and instilling moral values in our children, Cameron wrote in a Facebook post three days after the event. "Despite the rain and the unkind pushback (from one disgruntled librarian)," Cameron wrote.
The "Growing Pains" actor was slated to read his inspirational children's book, "As You Grow," on February 25, but Morales reportedly started objecting as soon as he learned who Cameron was, a Brave Books spokesperson told The Washington Post.
The director apparently expressed concern to the publishing house working with Cameron on the book that it was bringing a movement to his library, along with all of the other things that go along with it. It won't happen, I assure you.
Riley Gaines, a former University of Kentucky women's swimmer, and Missy Robertson of "Duck Dynasty" were also a part of the event, according to Brave Books, but Morales allegedly threatened to cancel it since the library wouldn't have enough space for the anticipated large crowd.
In an email acquired by the Tennessean, Morales tried persuade the publisher to shift the event to a church in the city, a request that was ultimately shrugged aside. In an email written to a Brave Books representative on February 22 that was acquired by the Tennessean, Morales stated, "Our request to read a book during our story hour was serious.
We monitor that period because it is intended for young children rather than adults. We put a lot of effort into avoiding advancing any political goals.
Throughout the event, Morales and his employees continued to treat Cameron, Robertson, and Gaines rudely; they even allowed parents and children to wait outdoors in the rain for a while, according to Brave Books.
As scheduled, the event took place at the Hendersonville library, where kids enthusiastically sat on the floor in a crowded room.
An OVERFLOW crowd of families, mayors, county commissioners, and celebrities welcomed and joined us at the library in Hendersonville, Tennessee, for singing the National Anthem, reciting the Pledge of Allegiance to the flag, praying, and instilling moral values in our children, Cameron wrote in a Facebook post three days after the event. "Despite the rain and the unkind pushback (from one disgruntled librarian)," Cameron wrote.
