November 13th 2025, 7:00pm – 9:00pm ∙ Columbus, OH
Lavender Library: Queer Reading Club!
Problem: There aren’t enough local queer-centered book clubs. Solution: We’ll start one. Looking for a welcoming book club that centers living life as a queer person? We’re on the same page and we’ve got you covered. Welcome to the Autonomy Project’s Lavender Book Club.
This month we’ll be reading excerpts from George M. Johnson’s All Boys Aren’t Blue, a memoir-manifesto that chronicles their journey through childhood and adolescence in New Jersey and Virginia, addressing themes such as gender identity, toxic masculinity, brotherhood, family dynamics, and the joys of being authentically oneself. It serves as both a guide for allies and a comforting affirmation for young queer men of color, offering a powerful narrative of resilience and pride.
The Deets: We will be providing literature written by a queer author, providing a safe space to discuss the queer experience. For queer literature lovers who want a space to discuss literature amongst like-minded people, you don’t have to be the only queer person in the room, or only reading hetero-normative literature.
We’ll share select passages, reflect together, and engage in a creative activity inspired by the book’s themes. Attendees are encouraged to read All Boys Aren’t Blue ahead of time, but – no materials or prior reading required – come as you are.
When and where:
📅 Date: November 13th
⏰ Time: Doors Open at 7:00pm, Conversation from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm
📍 Location: Wicked Eden, 2912 South High St, Columbus Ohio 43207
Door tickets will be available as long as the event doesn’t sell out.
ticket Details:
DRESS CODE
When it comes to attire, anything goes at Wicked Eden, we want you to feel comfortable and in the mood to have an adventure! Wicked Eden is a place where you can wear as much or as little as you desire. We want you to always feel comfortable expressing yourself in whatever ways you desire. We encourage you to go outside your comfort zone with festive, outrageous, or amazing clothing that you never get a chance to wear anywhere else.
VOLUNTEERS
We LOVE volunteers! Join our team of community volunteers, and you will find new friends, a support system and a tight knit center of empowerment. Once you have obtained membership as above, please check out the volunteering section of The Autonomy Project website.
By volunteering with us you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on people’s lives, but you will also get perks such as discounted or free access to our events and classes, and most importantly, collaborative input in what we do here. Your ideas are important to us, and as a volunteer, we want you to feel like you’re part of our community: one that celebrates who you are and supports your journey.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our community thrives in a space where countless delightful interactions could happen, but none are obligated to occur. Think of it as “high possibility, low expectations.” Outside of our general requirements of respect, you are under no obligation to interact with anyone in any particular way. This makes our space ideal for new faces and seasoned community members alike.
HIGH POTENTIAL, NO PRESSURES
Our events aren’t the product of one person hosting a party for pay; they’re the result of a community coming together and creating something new. Everyone who attends is expected to co-create: money, time, energy, enthusiasm, work, intention, example, concern and/or awareness. Have ideas, games, art, music to share? Want to bring them to life with us?
A FOUNDATION OF TRUST
Our gatherings are magical because of trust. We fiercely protect each member’s privacy, encourage honest risk communication, and take diligent care of our shared environments. It’s our collective respect and integrity that fortify this safe space.
CLEAR AND PRESENT CONSENT
Upholding consent goes beyond preventing harm; it’s about affirming everyone’s freedom to fully and joyfully agree to their interactions. It’s through this affirmation that our spaces thrive with genuine, unreserved participation.
INCLUSION AND DIVERSITY
We’re committed to inclusivity. Our community is a tapestry of individuals from diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds, including all gender identities and expressions. We encourage everyone to engage with empathy and curiosity, always asking rather than assuming someone’s identity or preferences.
Our space is and always will be wheelchair accessible, with multiple spaces for varying sensory needs.
PLEASE NOTE:
No refunds will be given on ticket purchases. Address is provided to confirmed ticket holders after purchase. Wicked Eden is located on the south side of Columbus, approximately 10 minutes from downtown, and is one block away from a COTA bus stop.
ABOUT US
Wicked Eden is operated by The Autonomy Project, a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization dedicated to education, community building, and empowerment for individuals within the alternative sexuality community, sex work industry, and the LGBTQIA+ community. Our mission is to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can freely express their sexuality and gender identity without fear of discrimination, judgment, or violence.