Park Literacy Project & Park Books of Maryland Presents.. Author Tini Younger

Park Literacy Project and Park Books of Maryland welcome Maryland native Tini Younger for an evening celebrating her debut cookbook, *Today We Are Cooking: Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef!*. A trained chef and widely followed food creator, Younger will prepare a recipe live, answer audience questions, and share her relaxed, practical approach to building confidence in the kitchen. Every attendee will receive a signed copy of the cookbook.

The book contains more than 100 recipes for beginner cooks, including viral mac and cheese, banana bread, pulled pork with spicy slaw, chicken soup with homemade noodles, creamy grits with mushrooms and butternut squash, everyday meals, game-day dishes, breakfast recipes, and holiday favorites. Each recipe explains the techniques behind the dish, includes professional tips, and offers ideas for substitutions and personal variations.

When: November 4, 2026

Schedule: Doors open at 5:30 p.m.; the program begins at 6:30 p.m. and is scheduled to conclude at 8:00 p.m.

Tickets: $35–$90

Program: Live cooking demonstration, audience questions, and a cookbook celebration with Tini Younger

Author: Tineke “Tini” Younger, a chef, bestselling digital creator, entrepreneur, and author

Book: *Today We Are Cooking: Recipes That Teach You to Think Like a Chef!*

Included: Every attendee receives a signed copy of the cookbook.

Venue: Hammonds Lane Theatre at Chesapeake Arts Center

Presented by: Park Literacy Project and Park Books of Maryland, in partnership with Chesapeake Arts Center and Jimmy’s Famous Seafood

About the presenter: Park Literacy Project provides access to books, literacy programs, and evidence-based reading instruction for Maryland families. Its work includes literacy-focused community spaces and scholarships intended to make reading resources available regardless of a family’s ZIP code.