Tense moments were caught on camera at a South Bay bookstore. It was the site of a drag queen story time that was all set to start -- until there was a bomb threat.
Zach FuentesCampbell's Books Inc. received a bomb threat on Wednesday before Drag Queen Storytime, causing the event's cancelation, Silicon Valley Pride said.It was the site of a drag queen story time that was all set to start -- until there was a bomb threat.
Silicon Valley Pride gave ABC7 the video that was initially meant to show behind-the-scenes moments of their annual Drag Queen Storytime.MORE:Silicon Valley Pride, the bookstore and Campbell police made the quick call to not take any chances. This time, the threat was found to be not credible but the event and location have been a target before.Though Silicon Valley Pride said it partners with others for extra security, it said it can't let hate stop its work."We're teaching the kids in terms of promoting how to read, and also how to accept everybody, regardless of the gender identity or gender expression," said Saldy Suriben, chief marketing officer with Silicon Valley Pride.
K9s canvassed the area and determined that it was safe for everyone to return and that's just what they did, later continuing the story time outside in a Pruneyard Shopping Center courtyard.
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