In a heartwarming turn of events, a progressive church in Texas has taken the initiative to host a Drag Queen Story Time after local politicians shut down the original event at a public library. This vibrant celebration of love and inclusivity, where drag queens read children’s books, has gained popularity nationwide—offering not just entertainment, but also valuable lessons about acceptance and self-love.
Recently, officials in Leander, Texas, canceled a scheduled story time event, citing concerns over “registered sex offenders” and claiming it was not aligned with their slate of recommended entertainers. A statement on the city’s website indicated that they had received significant input from the community urging the cancellation.
However, instead of allowing these barriers to hinder the children’s opportunity to learn about diversity while enjoying tales like Humpty Dumpty, Open Cathedral, an LGBTQ-affirming church located near Austin, stepped up. They quickly rented a room at the Leander Public Library for the story time event, which sold out almost instantly. “We want the children of this community to know that they are loved no matter what,” said Jamie Roberts, the church’s lead minister, emphasizing the church’s commitment to celebrating diversity and compassion.
The church shared details about the books to be read on their social media, all of which promote themes of individuality and acceptance. In response to the cancellation, city spokesperson Alex Taylor mentioned that the decision stemmed from a previous incident involving a registered sex offender at a similar event in Houston. He noted that if background checks had been conducted, such issues could potentially have been avoided. According to the library’s website, they do not currently conduct background checks for presenters or guests.
Leander Mayor Sam Wright supported the cancellation, arguing that political and social issues should not mix with library programming. He raised concerns about how different types of storytelling might be received, questioning whether proponents of inclusivity would feel the same if the story featured a conservative figure like Donald Trump.
While the story time is set to proceed for the 150 attendees with tickets, the city has decided to close the library for the day due to expected protests. Open Cathedral reassured the community that all participants would undergo thorough background checks.
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In summary, a local church has heroically filled the gap left by politicians who canceled a Drag Queen Story Time, ensuring that children in the community experience the joy of inclusivity and self-love—reminding us that love knows no boundaries.