You Have Questions. Queer Chocolatier Has (Some) Answers!

You Have Questions.
Queer Chocolatier Has (Some) Answers!

It is vitally important that we continue to seek education and learning and growth as we get older. The world may seem like it is a constantly changing place—and it is—but that doesn’t mean you can’t continue to learn and adapt, especially when your growth (or lack thereof) can impact someone you know.

If you have questions about sexuality or gender identity and expression, either for yourself or someone you unapologetically love, Queer Chocolatier has a resource library that can help you begin your journey! We have around 40 books that explore sexuality and gender through essays, histories, and fiction. Some are deep into theory, others are good introductions, and others still are appropriate for any step in your education in these fields.

Our Queer Resource Library! Plus, Astrology, which is def #queerculture

We are always seeking to expand and grow our library, so if you have any recommendations for additions or if you have questions that aren’t quite answered by what we have on our shelves, come talk to one of us or send us a message and we will seek out the appropriate resources to add to our curation. We are also proud supporters of the Muncie Public Library and are confident the resource librarians could assist you locally as well! If you need even more resources and additional support, check out the folx at Muncie OUTreach and join in the community while also considering volunteering for and/or donating to their organization!

If you have chocolate or baking questions, we have a few detailed books and a passionate chocolatier to talk with on these topics! Just make sure you’ve set aside enough time to have her wax on and on about all things chocolate and sociology and politics and economics and environment and… ahem.

But wait, there’s more! We also have a Little Free Library for you to donate and borrow as you please!

A Little Free Library, donated to us by Muncie By5

Commitment to Community and Education

Cheri and I and our entire staff are fully dedicated to helping you learn and grow and enjoy your experience at Queer Chocolatier! Please don’t hesitate to ask because your efforts to learn and grow will build a stronger community locally and beyond!

As of today, here is our list of resources on our library shelves:

• Transgender History, by Susan Striker (2 copies)

• The Truth Will Set You Free, But First It WIll Piss You Off!, by Gloria Steinem

• Gender Outlaw, by Kate Bornstein

• Beautiful Music for Ugly Children, by Kirstin Cronn-Mills

• Written on the Body, by Jeanette Winterson

• Fingersmith, by Sarah Waters

• Angels in America, by Tony Kushner

• Gracefully Grayson, by Ami Polonsky

• The Art of Being Normal, by Lisa Williamson

• Mrs. Dalloway, by Virginia Wolfe

• Superstars, by Dell Richards

• Freak Boy, by Kristin Elizabeth Clark

• Aimee & Jaguar, by Erica Fischer

• Female Masculinity, by Judith Habersham

• Gaga Feminism, by J. Jack Halberstam

• Persistence: All Ways Butch and Femme, edited by Coyote & Sharman

• Fun Home, by Alison Bechdel

• Gender Trouble, by Judith Butler

• Beyond Magenta: Transgender Teens Speak Out, by Susan Kuklin

• Wisdom of Unicorns, Joules Taylor

• Odd Girls and Twilight Lovers, by Lillian Federman

• Eleanor Roosevelt: volume 2, by Blanche Wiesen-Cook

• The Trouble With Normal, by Michael Warner

• The Stovepipe, by Bonnie Virag

• Making History, Eric Marcus

• Queer Street, James McCourt

• I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou

• The World and Other Places, Jeanette Winterson

• Velvet, by Temple West

• Feminism is Queer, by Mimi Marinucci

• Looking Queer, edited by Dawn Atkins

• I Never Called It Rape, by Robin Warshaw

• Coming Home to America, by Torie Osborn

• I Am J, by Cris Beam

• Queer Theory: An Introduction, by Annamarie Jagose

• The Slow Miracle of Transformation, by Mary Lou Wallner

• The Lesbian and Gay Parenting Handbook, by April Martin

• Stitches, by David Small

• Women Who Run With the Wolves, by Clarissa Pinkola Estés

• The Lesbian Almanac, edited by the National Museum & Archive of Lesbian and Gay History

• Making Sex, by Thomas Laqueur

"Enabler? I barely know her!" Queer Chocolatier's First Podcast Interview

Meet my friend Chris!

Chris Clarke has a wonderfully engaging and entertaining podcast: Something About Food? The title is incredibly literal; something, anything to do with food comes up and listening to it as much as being a part of it feels as nourishing and comfortable as if you're reaching across the table to sneak a bite from a beloved's plate. Chris's warm, open, curious nature--along with her own food expertise from over three decades of being a chef--makes her a gifted interviewer and I'm extremely hopeful that our chat was the first of many.

It was a pure joy, being able to speak about Queer Chocolatier, travel, food, my wife, LGTBQIA2+ issues, and more food. I hope I made all of you proud as you listen to me wax poetic about all the things I love. And, if you like what you hear regarding Chris and her passion for getting everyone around the table for a chat, you should give her a subscription and review! Support your makers and creators, be it food or stories!

Check out our conversation, Episode #38 "The Enabler," at the following podcatchers:

On iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunes_somethingaboutfood
On Google Play: http://bit.ly/google_somethingaboutfood
On Spotify: http://bit.ly/spotify_somethingaboutfood
On Libsyn: http://bit.ly/somethingaboutfood_38
On Stitcher: http://bit.ly/stitcher_somethingaboutfood
On iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/iheart_somethingaboutfood

Thanks again, Chef! Can't wait to have you come visit our Chocolate House in Muncie!