Kirk Cameron and the publisher of his new children’s book claimed thousands flocked to his story hour after one of the libraries that initially refused to host him over his new faith-based children’s book reportedly reversed course, something the library is disputing.

Brave Books and the 52-year-old actor shared a clip on Instagram showing what they said were thousands of people who turned up to the Indianapolis Public Library Thursday to hear Cameron talk about his book “As You Grow.”

“In 137 years of the Indianapolis Public Library’s history, NEVER ONCE have they had over 2,500 people show up to a single event,” Brave Books captioned its post showing huge crowds standing and sitting to hear Cameron talk about his new book.

“UNTIL TODAY,” the company added.  “After being refused or ignored by over 50 libraries to read the new children’s book ‘As You Grow,’ Indianapolis Library allowed us to come host a story hour. Needless to say, we showed up with a few friends!”

“No longer will Christians be silent,” the publisher continued.  “No longer will we be shut away. We will be here, we will stand strong & we will show the world how many of us there really are! Thank you to everyone who gave up their morning to join us! This movement is beginning!”

Cameron’s sister, actress Candace Cameron Bure, also celebrated the news, messaging on the post, “Praise the Lord. Christians showing up.”

The publisher also tweeted a longer clip showing long lines of people outside the library waiting to get inside for the event.

This is a message to every library in the United States:

In 137 years of the Indianapolis Public Library’s history, NEVER ONCE have they had over 2,500 people show up to a single event.

UNTIL TODAY. pic.twitter.com/sFI9Gv4Q5g

— BRAVE Story Hour (@BraveBooksUS) December 29, 2022

After the publisher’s tweet, the Indianapolis Public Library tweeted that the claim about a 2,500-person attendance was not accurate and that it was not the largest crowd the library had ever seen. The Indianapolis Public Library will also turn 150 years old in April 2023.

“We are being inaccurately portrayed in news/social after a room rental yesterday,” the library’s post read. “Our estimated door count during the event is around 750, not 2500. We’ve had larger events. We turn 150 yrs old in 2023. And our auditorium, which our guests chose not to rent, holds 300, not 2000.”

The “Growing Pains” star recently celebrated after he said two of the libraries changed their minds about hosting a Cameron story hour and said it should send a message to Christians and conservatives “to be brave.”

The actor’s publicist told Fox News a library in Indiana and another near New York City “caved.” After they initially refused to host Cameron, he threatened legal action.

Cameron previously spoke with The Daily Wire about how public libraries that have hosted “Drag Queen Story Hours” refused to host him for readings of his book that he describes as “Pro-God and pro-family and Biblical values.”

Brave books previously noted that Cameron hadn’t been booked for a “single children’s story hour at a public library in America,” adding that more than 50 public libraries had either outright rejected him or not responded to requests on his behalf.

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A Chinese fighter jet came within 20 feet of a U.S. Air Force plane in the South China Sea last week, once again showing China’s aggressive military posture.

The U.S. Air Force RC-135 aircraft had to take evasive action on December 21 to avoid a collision with a Navy  J-11 fighter jet from the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), according to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command.

“The PLAN pilot flew an unsafe maneuver by flying in front of and within 20 feet of the nose of the RC-135, forcing the RC-135 to take evasive maneuvers to avoid a collision,” U.S. Indo-Pacific Command reported, adding, “The U.S. Indo-Pacific Joint Force is dedicated to a free and open Indo-Pacific region and will continue to fly, sail and operate at sea and in international airspace with due regard for the safety of all vessels and aircraft under international law. We expect all countries in the Indo-Pacific region to use international airspace safely and in accordance with international law.”

A spokesperson for U.S. Indo-Pacific Command declared, “We have seen an alarming increase in the number of unsafe aerial intercepts and confrontations at sea by PLA aircraft and vessels. So this latest incident reflects a concerning trend of unsafe and dangerous intercept practices by the PLA that are of grave concern to the United States.”

Four days after the near-miss between the Chinese fighter jet and the American Air Force plane, 71 Chinese warplanes were detected flying around Taiwan, performing military exercises, according to Taiwan’s Defense Ministry.

According to the PLA, China was conducting a “strike drill” in response to “provocations” and “collusion” between Taiwan and the U.S.

“71 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected in our surrounding region by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today,” the Taiwan Defense Ministry tweeted. “R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities.”

71 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels around Taiwan were detected in our surrounding region by 6 a.m.(UTC+8) today. R.O.C. Armed Forces have monitored the situation and tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond these activities. pic.twitter.com/DagRhnN69F

— 國防部 Ministry of National Defense, R.O.C. 🇹🇼 (@MoNDefense) December 26, 2022

In early November, Chinese Communist President Xi Jinping declared his country would focus on preparing for war, Express reported. The communist leader pointed to security concerns, claiming that it was “increasingly unstable and uncertain.”

“For years, Xi has been ratcheting up his rhetoric around the use of military force to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, and in response, the West has done very little,” Dr. Alan Mendoza, executive director of the Henry Jackson Society, told the Daily Mail. “Liberal Democracies must now take him at his word, and work collectively, using all means necessary to deter Xi from invading Taiwan.”

“As a priority, Western nations must begin the process of removing all Chinese influence from critical industries such as energy, water, and nuclear power,” Mendoza continued. “Next, we must immediately start the process of decoupling China from many of our most relied upon supply chain networks and develop new ones with like-minded partner nations.”