America’s most prominent Latino chef shares the story behind his food, his family, and his professional journey. Before Chef Aarón Sánchez rose to fame on shows like MasterChef and Chopped, he was a restless Mexican-American son, raised by a fiercely determined and talented woman who was a successful chef and restaurateur in her own right. Join Sánchez today as he discusses his formative years and the invaluable lessons he learned.

• Moderator: Nancy Flores
• Book Signing: 4:00 p.m. At First Baptist Church
• Books will be available for sale on-site at First Baptist Church and in the Main Book Sales Tent on Congress Avenue, courtesy of BookPeople.
• This is a Festival Friends Pass session. Friends Pass holders enjoy priority access to seating and the signing line.

Aarón Sánchez, Where I Come From: Life Lessons From a Latino Chef