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Tour Kicks Off Launch of New Book

Former First Lady Michelle Obama is taking her new book on tour this winter. If you loved Obama’s global bestseller Becoming, you’re guaranteed to appreciate her follow up, The Light We Carry, which tackles themes of uncertainty, connection, and kindness.

Autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase at tour events while supplies last. Additionally, several influential celebrities will act as moderators for the tour, including Oprah, Gayle King, David Letterman, and Conan O’Brien. So, get ready for an evening you won’t soon forget! Click the links below to purchase your Michelle Obama Tour Tickets today!

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Michelle Obama announces six-city book tour for 'The Light We Carry'

Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book , “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles.

“I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” the former first lady said in a joint statement Wednesday released through her publisher, Crown, and tour promoter Live Nation.

“This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Obama will open at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Nov. 15, the publication date for her book. She will then travel to Philadelphia’s The Met, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, the Chicago Theatre and San Francisco’s Masonic, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000-6,500. The settings are far bigger than for most book events, but smaller than Obama’s stops on the first leg of her tour for the 2018 memoir “Becoming,” when she appeared at the United Center in Chicago and other arenas holding 15,000 or more.

“ Becoming ” was a near-instant million seller and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, making it the most popular book in modern times written by a former White House resident.

As with “Becoming,” Obama will speak at each city with guest moderators, to be announced later. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who joined her for “Becoming.” In partnership with Live Nation, Obama will also set aside tickets at each venue for a select number of community members.

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Michelle Obama Announces Fall Book Tour for 'The Light We Carry' — These Are the 6 Cities She's Visiting

The former first lady's new book is set for release in mid-November

Michelle Obama will be hitting the road this fall to promote her upcoming book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times .

In a video Wednesday, the former first lady revealed plans to visit six U.S. cities in November and December for her official The Light We Carry Book Tour.

Obama's tour will kick off on the East Coast on the book's release date — Nov. 15 — and conclude out west mid-December.

Fans can get first dibs on tickets before they're made available to the general public by registering for the "Verified Fan" presale between now and Monday, Sept. 26. On Sept. 28 at 10 a.m. local time, anyone who pre-registered will be able to purchase tickets on a first-come, first-served basis.

Remaining tickets will be made available to the general public on Friday, Sept. 30 at 10 a.m. local time.

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" This book means so much to me — it's a collection of perspectives and practices I've used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty," Obama said in a release. "On this tour, I'll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can't wait to tell you more."

See below for the full fall tour schedule.

The Light We Carry Book Tour Schedule

November 15: Warner Theatre, Washington D.C.

November 18: The Met, Philadelphia

December 3: Fox Theatre, Atlanta

December 5: Chicago Theatre, Chicago

December 10: The Masonic, San Francisco

December 13: YouTube Theater, Los Angeles

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Michelle Obama announces six-city tour for ‘The Light We Carry’

Following a record-breaking book tour for "Becoming," the former first lady announced U.S. dates in promotion of her highly anticipated November release.

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Michelle Obama’s memoir, “Becoming,” was an instant No. 1 New York Times bestseller and became one of the bestselling memoirs of all time after it was released in 2018, accompanied as it was by a sold-out world tour by the former first lady and a star-studded roster of hosts. It was also well-timed for holiday gifting, debuting in mid-November of that year.

This year, Random House imprint Crown, in partnership with live event juggernaut Live Nation, is attempting to re-harness that “Forever First Lady” magic. Fittingly, Nov. 15 will mark the release date of Mrs. Obama’s highly anticipated follow-up, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” along with the launch of a six-city tour.

“I am so excited to share that I will be heading across the country soon to talk with you all about my new book, ‘The Light We Carry,’” said Mrs. Obama in a statement. “I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour.”

As described in the advance press for Mrs. Obama’s sophomore effort:

In The Light We Carry , she opens a frank and honest dialogue with readers, considering the questions many of us wrestle with: How do we build enduring and honest relationships? How can we discover strength and community inside our differences? What tools do we use to address feelings of self-doubt or helplessness? What do we do when it all starts to feel like too much? Source: Penguin Random House/ MichelleObamaBooks.com

“This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty,” said Mrs. Obama. “On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Kicking off the tour on the book’s release day at Washington’s Warner Theatre, Mrs. Obama will also make stops in Philadelphia, Atlanta, her native Chicago and San Francisco before wrapping up the inaugural leg of the tour on Dec. 13 at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

According to a press release, to accommodate accessibility, those desiring to attend the tour can register for presale on Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform now through Sept. 26.

The release also noted: “Verified Fans who receive a code will have access to purchase tickets before the general public on Wednesday, September 28, at 10:00 AM local time. Only fans that have received a unique code will have the chance to purchase tickets on a first come, first served basis. All tickets will be made available during the Verified Fan presale.” All remaining tickets will be sold to the general public beginning Friday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. local time.

Mrs. Obama will also be releasing a select number of tickets to community members on each tour stop. Details will be forthcoming.

The 2022 dates for “The Light We Carry: In Conversation with Michelle Obama” are as follows:

• Tuesday, Nov.15 – Washington, Warner Theatre
• Friday, Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, The Met
• Saturday, Dec. 3 – Atlanta, Fox Theatre
• Monday, Dec. 5 – Chicago, Chicago Theatre
• Saturday, Dec. 10 – San Francisco, Masonic
• Tuesday, Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, YouTube Theater

Additional information about “The Light We Carry”   is available at  www.michelleobamabooks.com .

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Michelle Obama is hitting the road this fall to publicize her upcoming book “ The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times ,” and a star-studded lineup of moderators is scheduled to appear alongside the Former First Lady for tour dates across the country.

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The book will release on Nov. 15 and is her second book following her bestselling memoir “ Becoming .” In its 336 pages, she offers a series of stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge and power — including her belief that when we “light up” for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress.

In tandem with the physical release, an unabridged audio edition of the book, read by Obama, will be released by Penguin Random House Audio. The book will be published simultaneously in 14 languages and 27 countries around the world, with additional languages and territories to be announced.

Buy tickets for “The Light We Carry” book tour here , and check out the full list of dates below. Pre-order “The Light We Carry” here.

Nov. 15 – Washington D.C, Warner Theatre

Nov. 16 – Washington D.C., Warner Theatre

Nov. 17 – Washington D.C., Warner Theatre

Nov. 18 – Philadelphia, PA The Met

Nov. 19 – Philadelphia, PA The Met

Dec. 2 – Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre

Dec. 3- Atlanta, GA Fox Theatre

Dec. 6 – Chicago, IL Chicago Theatre

Dec. 9 – San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 10 – San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 11 -San Francisco, CA Masonic

Dec. 13 – Los Angeles, CA Youtube Theatre

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Michelle Obama Bringing Her Fall Book Tour to US Arenas

The former first lady will kick off the 10-city U.S. tour in her hometown of Chicago on Nov. 13.

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Live Nation and the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Penguin Random House, have announced dates for Michelle Obama ’s fall book tour. The former first lady will kick off the 10-city U.S. tour in her hometown of Chicago on Nov. 13.

Obama will hit major markets across the country including Los Angeles, Washington, DC, Philadelphia and Detroit in support of her memoir, Becoming , which is set to be released on Nov. 13.

“I’ve spent the last year and a half reflecting on my story as deeply and honestly as I could, and now I’m thrilled to travel the country and do the same with readers this fall,” Obama said about her upcoming tour in a release. “I hope that this tour will inspire others to reflect upon and share their own stories — all the joys and sorrows, all the scars and renewals — so that together, we can better recognize that each of us, in our own way, is in a constant process of becoming.”

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Attendees will be treated with intimate and honest conversations between the former first lady and a selection of to-be-announced moderators. Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama will feature her reflections on the extraordinary stories shared in the wide-ranging chapters of her new book.

In a video released on her social media channels, Obama said of the book, “It is totally and utterly me. So I am also a little frightened because it is so candid and honest and open. But I can’t wait to share it with the world.”

Throughout the book and for her live audience, Obama will share the stories that have shaped her from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive, as well as discussing the eight years she spent in the White House. Without an example to follow, Obama will detail her role as the first African American first lady and how she used her position for inclusively and the empowerment of women and girls.

“We are honored to be part of these special events with former First Lady Michelle Obama,” said Tara Traub , senior vice president of Live Nation Touring, in a release. “Hearing her share her story in person will be a memorable life experience for attendees of the Becoming tour and one that will help encourage people to find their own voice and pursue their dreams for a better future — for themselves, their families, and their communities.”

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Michelle Obama and Live Nation will also be donating 10 percent of every show’s tickets to various organizations including, but not limited to, local charities, schools and community groups in each city the tour visits. Those fans will receive free admission to the tour stop in their city.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public starting Sept. 21 at 10 a.m. local time at  BecomingMichelleObama.com . The tour will utilize Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan platform. Fans can register now through Sept. 18 at 10 p.m. PST  here  for free access to the Ticketmaster Verified Fan presale, which will allow registered fans to purchase tickets before the general public. A limited number of VIP meet and greet packages with former First Lady Michelle Obama will be available at  Ticketmaster.com .

Becoming will be released in 28 languages on Nov. 13 in the U.S. and Canada by Crown Publishing Group and an audio edition of the book, read by Mrs. Obama, will be simultaneously issued in digital and physical formats by Penguin Random House Audio.    

Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama Dates:

Nov. 13 – Chicago, IL @ United Center Nov. 15 – Los Angeles, CA @ The Forum Nov. 17 – Washington, DC @ Capital One Arena Nov. 24 – Boston, MA @ TD Garden Nov. 29 – Philadelphia, PA @ Wells Fargo Center   Dec. 1 – Brooklyn, NY @ Barclays Center Dec. 11 – Detroit, MI @ Little Caesars Arena Dec. 13 – Denver, CO @ Pepsi Center Arena Dec. 14 – San Jose, CA @ SAP Center Dec. 17 – Dallas, TX @ American Airlines Center

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Michelle Obama Is Playing Stadiums On Her New Tour Like the Beyoncé of Books

Michelle Obama, former first lady, and everyone's favorite person, announced the dates and stops for her upcoming book tour and honey, your kween is hitting stadiums. STADIUMS. Like some kind Beyoncé of Books.

Y'all better get ready to run into Michelle stan George W. Bush in the mosh pit. Michelle Obama is playing two dates at the Barclay Center. Two . On the Run tour done ran.

I am obsessed with Michelle Obama, objectively the best American, going on a tour of the nation's largest arenas to promote her upcoming book, Becoming , like the absolute rock star that she is. Can this happen all the time? Can we get Celeste Ng some lasers? I want to see Alexander Chee rappelling down on silks like a Pink concert. Every Samantha Irby reading should begin with her popping out of a trap door in the middle of the stage. We can make this happen!

I think it's time to acknowledge that books are so in right now.

This was just yesterday:

"Hi, I'm Michelle Obama and I'm about to make you do the wave for the written word."

Here's actual footage of me getting my entire life to Michelle Obama calmly and engagingly reading a page from her book while standing at a lectern.

Wild times.

Question: Will they be selling souvenir t-shirts, concert books, hats, onesies, and shot glasses with Michelle Obama's face on them? Should we pre-game in the parking lot? How many wind machines will she be using?

I would not be surprised if a Prince hologram showed up at this event. Not even as part of the performance; just a hologram of Prince in the audience, trying to catch some of Mrs. Obama's wisdom.

You have to respect the audacity of calling this tour "An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama." Chicago's United Center holds 23,500 people! I mean, I guess it's more intimate than Michelle Obama flying over Kansas shouting truisms through a megaphone, but really.

That said, I'm not sure what else Mrs. Obama is supposed to do. The people want to see her. Personally, I'm cancelling all of my fall plans so that I can follow her around like a groupie. I'll be like one of those people who dedicated their lives to traveling with the Grateful Dead. Call me the Grateful Getting My Entire Life. See you soon, Michelle! I can't wait to scream until I'm hoarse while you read words at a normal volume in a venue that normally holds hockey games and Taylor Swift concerts. THIS IS LIVING.

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Michelle Obama Announces Book Tour

In support of her latest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times

Former first lady Michelle Obama has announced a tour in support of her latest book, The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times .

“The Light We Carry Tour: In Conversation with Michelle Obama” takes place in November and December, including stops in Washington, DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles. Update: Due to “overwhelming demand,” Obama has added an additional seven dates across the six cities.

Some A-list talent will be joining Obama on tour. Ellen DeGeneres will moderate the first two nights in D.C. (11/15, 11/16), followed by Elizabeth Alexander on the third night (11/17). The other tour events will be moderated by Gayle King (Philadelphia, 11/18), Hoda Kotb (Philadelphia, 11/19), Tyler Perry (Atlanta, 12/2 + 12/3), David Letterman (Chicago, 12/5), Heather McGhee (Chicago, 12/6), Conan O’Brien (San Francisco, 12/9), Tracee Ellis Ross (San Francisco, 12/10), Michele Norris (San Francisco, 12/11), and Oprah Winfrey (Los Angeles, 12/13).

A Ticketmaster Verified Fan pre-sale is set for Wednesday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. local time ( a pre-registration is now ongoing ). Any remaining tickets will be sold at the general public on-sale beginning Friday, September 30, at 10:00 a.m. local time via Ticketmaster .

Set for release on November 15th, Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times marks Obama’s second book following her best-selling memoir, Becoming . Her latest work “offers readers a series of fresh stories and insightful reflections on change, challenge, and power, including her belief that when we light up for others, we can illuminate the richness and potential of the world around us, discovering deeper truths and new pathways for progress,” according to a press release. Pre-orders are now ongoing .

Michelle Obama 2022 Tour Dates: 11/15 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/16 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/17 – Washington, DC @ Warner Theatre 11/18 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met 11/19 – Philadelphia, PA @ The Met 12/02 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre 12/03 – Atlanta, GA @ Fox Theatre 12/05 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre 12/06 – Chicago, IL @ Chicago Theatre 12/09 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/10 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/11 – San Francisco, CA @ Masonic 12/13 – Los Angeles, CA @ YouTube Theater

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Michelle Obama plans 6-city tour for ‘The Light We Carry’

FILE - Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks to the crowd as she presents her anticipated memoir “Becoming” during her book tour stop in Washington, on Nov. 17, 2018. Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File)

This cover image released by Crown/Penguin Random House shows “The Light We Carry” by Michelle Obama. The former first lady plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book, “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles. (Crown/PRH via AP)

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NEW YORK (AP) — Michelle Obama plans a six-city tour this fall in support of her new book , “The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times,” beginning mid-November in Washington. D.C. and ending a month later in Los Angeles.

“I’m looking forward to making some new connections — and of course, seeing some familiar faces from the last tour,” the former first lady said in a joint statement Wednesday released through her publisher, Crown, and tour promoter Live Nation.

“This book means so much to me — it’s a collection of perspectives and practices I’ve used to keep me afloat amid uncertainty. On this tour, I’ll be sharing some personal stories and lessons that have helped me along my path, and I can’t wait to tell you more.”

Obama will open at the Warner Theatre in Washington on Nov. 15, the publication date for her book. She will then travel to Philadelphia’s The Met, Atlanta’s Fox Theatre, the Chicago Theatre and San Francisco’s Masonic, before closing at the YouTube Theater in Los Angeles.

The venues have seating capacities ranging roughly from 2,000-6,500. The settings are far bigger than for most book events, but smaller than Obama’s stops on the first leg of her tour for the 2018 memoir “Becoming,” when she appeared at the United Center in Chicago and other arenas holding 15,000 or more.

“Becoming” was a near-instant million seller and went on to sell more than 17 million copies worldwide, making it the most popular book in modern times written by a former White House resident.

As with “Becoming,” Obama will speak at each city with guest moderators, to be announced later. Oprah Winfrey, Tracee Ellis Ross and Sarah Jessica Parker were among those who joined her for “Becoming.” In partnership with Live Nation, Obama will also set aside tickets at each venue for a select number of community members.

Fans can begin registering from Wednesday through Sept. 26 through Ticketmaster’s Verified Fan Platform, https://verifiedfan.ticketmaster.com/michelleobama . Any unsold tickets will be available to the general public starting Sept. 30.

First Set Of Moderators Announced For ‘Becoming: An Intimate Conversation With Michelle Obama’ 2019 Tour Dates

Book Clubs To Win Tickets To See Michelle Obama On Tour In Select U.S. Cities, Watch Mrs. Obama’s Video  Here

The instant new york times bestseller has sold more than 5.6 million units , in all formats and editions in the u.s. and canada.

Today, Live Nation and Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, announced the first set of moderators for the 2019 tour dates of  Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama. 

Produced by Live Nation, the extension of the highly successful tour kicks off in Tacoma, WA, this Friday, February 8, at the Tacoma Dome with late-night TV show host  Jimmy Kimmel . Additionally,  Phoebe Robinson  will join Mrs. Obama on stage once again as moderator at the Moda Center in Portland, OR, on February 9, with  Valerie Jarrett  moderating the February 12 event at the Comerica Theater in Phoenix, AZ. (Please see below for moderator biographies.)

“I’m thrilled to get back out on the road for this final round of events at home and around the world, and I can’t wait to continue these conversations in new cities and with such extraordinary moderators,” Mrs. Obama said. “For me, this tour isn’t just about discussing my memoir—it’s about all of us understanding ourselves and our stories, taking comfort in being together and celebrating our own becoming, no matter where in that process we might be.”

This 2019 extension of the tour will include 15 events in the United States and Canada, with Mrs. Obama making stops in previously unvisited cities, including Austin, Toronto, Atlanta, St. Paul, Cleveland, and Vancouver among others. The tour will also include 6 dates in Europe, including Amsterdam, Copenhagen, London, Paris, Oslo, and Stockholm. The final event will take place on May 12 in Nashville, TN, at the historic Ryman Auditorium concluding the  Becoming book tour. Tickets and a limited number of VIP meet and greet packages with the former First Lady are on sale now at  BecomingMichelleObama.com .

Since releasing her memoir last year, Mrs. Obama has been delighted to see the outpouring of support from readers across the country and around the world. One of her favorite parts of this experience has been hearing from book clubs who are reading  Becoming ,and she released this  video  today, asking book clubs to share their conversations with her . As part of the ongoing promotion for  Becoming , Crown is sponsoring a sweepstakes for book clubs to win tickets to see Michelle Obama on tour this spring. Book clubs can enter the sweepstakes by going to BecomingMichelleObama.com. In select cities (Austin, TX, St. Paul, MN, Milwaukee, WI, Ft. Lauderdale, FL, and Atlanta, GA), one book group per city will win 8 tickets to Mrs. Obama’s book tour (travel not included). See  BecomingMichelleObama.com for details and official rules. 

In keeping with her commitment to make her events accessible to as many people as possible, Mrs. Obama and Live Nation will donate a portion of ticket inventory in each market to various organizations, including, but not limited to, charities, schools, and community groups in each city the tour visits. Those fans will receive free admission to the tour stop in their city.

Attendees at Mrs. Obama’s events will hear her honest reflections on the experiences and events, both public and private, that have shaped her, from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her years spent at the most famous address in the world. Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States – the first African-American to serve in that role – she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world. 

Becoming was released on November 13, 2018, in the U.S. and Canada by Crown Publishing, a part of Penguin Random House, and is being published in 42 languages around the world. Since its publication,  Becoming became an instant #1  New York Times bestseller after one week of sales, and has sold more than 5.6 million units in all formats and editions in the U.S. and Canada. According to NDP BookScan data, the hardcover edition of  Becoming has sold more copies than any other book published in the United States in 2018 and more copies than any other hardcover nonfiction book published since 2007.

After 21 printings, the hardcover edition of  Becoming will have 5.2 million copies in print in the U.S. and Canada and a total of 8 million copies in print worldwide. The book is also a #1 bestseller in 11 other countries around the world. An audio edition of the book, read by Mrs. Obama, is also available in digital and physical formats by Penguin Random House Audio. 

BECOMING: AN INTIMATE CONVERSATION WITH MICHELLE OBAMA 2019 DATES:

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Crown Publishing is a part of Penguin Random House, the world’s largest trade book publisher, which is dedicated to its mission of nourishing a universal passion for reading by connecting authors and their writing with readers everywhere. The company, which employs 10,000 people globally, was formed on July 1, 2013, by Bertelsmann and Pearson, who own 75 percent and 25 percent respectively. With more than 250 independent imprints and brands on five continents, Penguin Random House comprises adult and children’s fiction and nonfiction print and digital English- and Spanish-language trade book publishing businesses in more than 20 countries worldwide. With 15,000 new titles, and 600 million print, audio, and ebooks sold annually, Penguin Random House’s publishing lists include more than 60 Nobel Prize laureates and hundreds of the world’s most widely read authors.

Becoming by Michelle Obama Media Contacts:

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Carisa Hays, [email protected]

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Emily Bender,  [email protected]

Monique Sowinski,  [email protected]

Moderator Biographies

Jimmy Kimmel

Jimmy Kimmel serves as host and executive producer of the seven-time Emmy® Award-nominated “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” ABC’s longest-running late-night talk show. Now in its 16th season, “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” produces some of the most popular comedy bits in late-night and features a diverse lineup of guests including actors, musicians, athletes, comedians, authors, politicians, newsmakers and the occasional random weirdo. Kimmel’s monologue skewers pop culture and up-to-the-minute news. “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” airs weeknights at11:35/10:35 p.m. ET, broadcasting from Disney’s El Capitan Entertainment Center in Hollywood.

Phoebe Robinson

Phoebe Robinson is a multitalented stand-up comedian,  New York Times best-selling author, and actress. She is best known as the co-creator and co-star of the WNYC podcast turned hit HBO series  2 Dope Queens , which is returning to the cable network in 2019. She’s also the author of the new essay collection about dating, money, and her love of U2 entitled  Everything’s Trash, But It’s Okay . And if that’s not enough, she’s the co-host of another WNYC Studios podcast, “Sooo Many White Guys,” the critically acclaimed talk show where she interviews luminaries such as Tom Hanks, Issa Rae, Abbi Jacobson, and many more. Phoebe wrote the  New York Times bestseller “You Can’t Touch My Hair & Other Things I Still Have to Explain,” which is a collection of essays about race, gender, and pop culture. And she recently made her feature film debut this summer, starring in Netflix’s  Ibiza . She’ll next be seen in Paramount’s film  What Men Want, premiering in February 2019. 

Valerie Jarrett

Valerie Jarrett was the longest serving senior adviser to President Barack Obama, and is one of the Obama family’s oldest and closest friends. In the White House, Ms. Jarrett oversaw the Offices of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs, and she chaired the White House Council on Women and Girls. Prior to joining the Obama Administration, Ms. Jarrett served as the chief executive officer of The Habitat Company headquartered in Chicago, and served as chair of several boards, including the University of Chicago, where Michelle Obama served as a senior vice president. She also held several senior positions in city government in Chicago, including deputy chief of staff to Mayor Daley, where in 1991 she first met and hired Michelle Obama. Jarrett has been Mrs. Obama’s close friend, confidante, and advisor ever since. Valerie is currently a senior distinguished fellow at the University of Chicago Law School, and a senior advisor to both the Obama Foundation and ATTN. She also serves on the boards of Lyft, 2U, and Ariel Investments. In her upcoming memoir,  Finding My Voice (Viking), Valerie Jarrett shares her forthright, optimistic perspective on the importance of leadership and the responsibilities of citizenship in the twenty-first century, inspiring others to lift their own voices.

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The 10-city date tour officially kicks off in her hometown of Chicago on the same day her book hits shelves —November 13. Up first on the star-studded guest list is Oprah Winfrey, who is set to interview Mrs. Obama in the native Windy City at the United Center.

On Tuesday, Live Nation and Crown Publishing revealed the other big names in the Obamas' friend circle who are moderating intimate conversations about the book and FLOTUS's time in the White House. Actress Sarah Jessica Parker, NPR host Michelle Norris, Black-ish star Tracee Ellis Ross , former White House aide Valerie Jarrett, comedian Phoebe Robinson, and poet Elizabeth Alexander will also join her on various tour stops.

Jarrett and Ross both tweeted the news , with Mrs. Obama sharing her excitement for their appearances on Twitter.

"This fall, I’d like to share [a] fuller story with all of you on my book tour," Mrs. Obama captioned in a promotional video posted on Instagram in September. "It’s the story of my humdrum plainness, my tiny victories, my lasting bruises, my ordinary hopes and worries. It’s the story of who I am, truly, and I’m proud of it—blemishes and all."

Below are the tour cities and dates :

• November 13 - Oprah Winfrey in Chicago
• November 15 - Tracee Ellis Ross in Los Angeles
• November 17 - Valerie Jarrett in Washington, D.C.
• November 24 - Michelle Norris in Boston, Massachusetts
• November 29 - Phoebe Robinson in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• December 1 - Elizabeth Alexander in Brooklyn, New York
• December 11 - Phoebe Robinson in Detroit, Michigan
• December 13 - Reese Witherspoon in Denver, Colorado
• December 14 - Michelle Norris in San Jose, California
• December 17 - Valerie Jarrett in Dallas, Texas
• December 19 - Sarah Jessica Parker in Brooklyn, New York

With most of these appearances already sold out, we can officially say this is the hottest ticket in town.

Michelle is the Culture & News Writer for OprahMag.com, where she writes about celebrities (she considers herself an expert on Beyoncé and Reese Witherspoon), plus the latest in pop-culture news, binge-worthy TV shows, and movies. The transplanted Southerner turned ambitious New Yorker lives her best life by listening to hip-hop and Pod Save America, watching The Office on repeat, quoting Oprah-isms, eating dessert before dinner, and avoiding avocado. Seriously, she doesn’t get the hype.

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In a life filled with meaning and accomplishment, Michelle Obama has emerged as one of the most iconic and compelling women of our era. As First Lady of the United States of America—the first African American to serve in that role—she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in the U.S. and around the world, dramatically changing the ways that families pursue healthier and more active lives, and standing with her husband as he led America through some of its most harrowing moments. Along the way, she showed us a few dance moves, crushed Carpool Karaoke, and raised two down-to-earth daughters under an unforgiving media glare.

In her memoir, now available in paperback and as a Young Readers edition, Michelle Obama invites readers into her world, chronicling the experiences that have shaped her—from her childhood on the South Side of Chicago to her years as an executive balancing the demands of motherhood and work, to her time spent at the world’s most famous address. With unerring honesty and lively wit, she describes her triumphs and her disappointments, both public and private, telling her full story as she has lived it—in her own words and on her own terms. Warm, wise, and revelatory, Becoming is the deeply personal reckoning of a woman of soul and substance who has steadily defied expectations—and whose story inspires us to do the same.

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Our Forever FLOTUS Michelle Obama Is Going On A Book Tour—Here's How You Can Attend

In 2018, former first lady Michelle Obama broke countless records with her debut memoir Becoming . Now, it looks like she’s poised to do it all over again.

In a news release shared with ESSENCE, Live Nation and Crown, an imprint of Random House, announced new dates to Mrs. Obama’s upcoming U.S. book tour in support of The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times.

Kicking off in Washington, D.C. on November 15th through Thursday, November 17th, the tour will be riddled with star moderators including Ellen DeGeneres (11/15-11/17), Elizabeth Alexander, Gayle King (11/18), Hoda Kotb (11/19), Tyler Perry (12/2 + 12/3), David Letterman (12/5), Heather McGhee (12/6), Conan O’Brien (12/9), Tracee Ellis Ross (12/10), Michele Norris (12/11), and Oprah Winfrey (12/13). 

“For me,  The Light We Carry  book tour will be about starting important conversations and digging deeper into the questions that all of us are grappling with as we live through uncertain times,” Mrs. Obama said in a statement. “I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators.”

The book The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times will be available on November 15th, which features her “practical wisdom and powerful strategies for staying hopeful and balanced in today’s highly uncertain world.”

This comes on the heels of her highly successful debut, Becoming, which was the highest-selling memoir of all time. Back in 2020, two years after it was published, Bloomberg  reported that nearly 10 million copies had been sold, bringing its publisher Penguin Random House $20 billion in revenue. As of July 2022, the total number of copies sold sits at 17 million.

Tickets for all dates are available at  www.michelleobamabooks.com   

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Michelle Obama's Book Tour Is Coming To Boston's TD Garden

September 13, 2018 / 8:56 AM EDT / CBS Boston

NEW YORK (CBS/AP) — Michelle Obama will visit 10 cities to promote her memoir "Becoming," a tour featuring arenas and other performing centers to accommodate crowds far too big for any bookstore.

The former first lady will begin at the United Center in her native Chicago on Nov. 13, the book's release date. She will finish at the American Airlines Center in Dallas on Dec. 17, Live Nation and the Crown Publishing Group announced Wednesday. In between, appearances will include Barclays Center in New York City, the Pepsi Center Arena in Denver and The Forum in Los Angeles.

The book tour comes to Boston on Saturday, Nov. 24 at the TD Garden. Tickets go on sale to the public Friday, Sept. 21.

Obama and former President Barack Obama each have been working on memoirs, for which they negotiated a multimillion dollar deal with Crown. No date has been set for his book, although it's expected in 2019.

(© Copyright 2018 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. The Associated Press contributed to this report.)

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