Melissa King: Enters the Chat

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Registration is free, and each attendee will receive a complimentary copy of The Girl Who Became King while supplies last.

Join James Beard Award-winning chef, cookbook author, television personality, and Top Chef: All Stars L.A. champion Melissa King for a conversation celebrating her new memoir, The Girl Who Became King. Known for her modern California Chinese cuisine and award-winning cookbook Cook Like a King: Recipes from My California Chinese Kitchen, King is a leading voice at the intersection of food, identity, culture, and advocacy. In conversation with Benjy Egel of PBS's Abridged, she'll reflect on her personal journey, creative career, and the stories behind her new memoir.

Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Location: Tsakopoulos Library Galleria
828 I Street, Sacramento, CA

Admission is free, but registration is required.
Following the conversation, attendees will have an opportunity to have their books signed.

Presented as part of Sacramento Public Library's Enters the Chat author series, bringing nationally recognized authors and thought leaders to the Sacramento community for engaging conversations and unforgettable experiences.