The Black Cookout Survival Guide: How to earn a plate, keep the peace, and get invited back

The Black Cookout Survival Guide is a hilarious, heartfelt, and culturally rich guide to one of the Black community's most beloved traditions. It is not just about the food, though the food is fire. It is about the rules, the people, the music, the drama, and the love that shows up on every paper plate. From decoding the unspoken laws of spades to knowing who made the potato salad and why it matters, this book is your invitation into the joy, comedy, and complexity of the cookout. Whether you have been going to cookouts your whole life or you are showing up with store-bought cookies for the first time, this guide will help you not only survive but thrive.