Author Talk: Nicole Taylor, "Watermelon & Red Birds"
Juneteenth with cookbook author, Nicole Taylor
Watermelon & Red Birds: A Cookbook for Juneteenth and Black Celebrations, the very first cookbook to celebrate Juneteenth. Food writer and cookbook author Nicole A. Taylor draws on her decade of experiences observing the holiday. The author conversation will include a recipe demonstration, audience Q&A, and book signing.
This event will include a free food tasting provided by Soul Good Kitchen.
Copies of the book will be available for purchase, courtesy of One More Page Books.
REGISTRATION RECOMMENDED: First-come, first-served seating. By registering, you will receive event updates.
For questions, please contact libraryprograms@arlingtonva.us
This program supports the Library's celebration of Arlington250 and is in recognition of Juneteenth.
Please be advised that food served at this program may contain or come into contact with common allergens, including dairy, eggs, wheat, soybeans, tree nuts, peanuts, fish, or shellfish. By registering for this program, participants acknowledge that they are responsible for their own dietary restrictions and allergies.
- Date:
- Thursday, June 18, 2026
- Time:
- 6:30pm - 7:45pm
- Location:
- Barbara M. Donnellan Auditorium
- Library:
- Central Library
- Audience:
- Events for Adults Good for Adults Age 55+
- Categories:
- Arts & Culture Health, Wellness & Food History
- Calendar:
- Arlington Public Library
About the author: Nicole A. Taylor is a James Beard Award–nominated food writer, master home cook, and producer. She has written for the New York Times, Bon Appétit, and Food & Wine. Nicole is the author of The Up South Cookbook and The Last O.G. Cookbook. She is the executive producer of If We So Choose, a short documentary about the desegregation of an iconic southern fast-food joint. Nicole is the cofounder of The Maroon, a marketplace and retreat house focused on radical rest for Black creatives.