Michelle Obama is bringing her book tour to Pepsi Center
By Bobbi Sheldon, KUSA-9News
Michelle Obama is making a stop in the Mile High City this December to talk about her new memoir, titled “Becoming,” that’s set be released on Nov. 13.
The former first lady announced a 10-city book tour titled “Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama” on Wednesday afternoon. Her conversation in Denver will be held at Pepsi Center on Dec. 13.
Attendees can expect to hear about a range of experiences and events that shaped her life – from her childhood in Chicago to her years in the White House.
There will also be onstage conversations between Michelle Obama and a selection of moderators that will be announced at a later date.
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