TPL Author Talks: The Legacy of Julia Child's Kitchen with Author and Smithsonian Curator Paula J. Johnson **POSTPONED UNTIL AUGUST 2026**

Cooking icon Julia Child's 20’ x 14’ kitchen was a serious workspace and recipe‑testing lab that exuded a sense of mid‑century homey comfort. It has been on display at the National Museum of American History in Washington, D.C., for most of the past twenty-three years, and museum-goers have made it a top destination. 

Join us for a conversation that’s sure to warm your heart (and make your stomach rumble), as we delve into Julia Child's legacy with Smithsonian curator and public historian Paula J. Johnson, author of Julia Child’s Kitchen: The Design, Tools, Stories, and Legacy of an Iconic Space. The book includes interviews with chefs who knew Julia well, commentary on her favorite culinary tools and kitchen gadgets, and a stunning array of photos. REGISTER HERE.