Michelle Obama Book Tour Adds 2nd Philly Date, Moderators Announced

PHILADELPHIA — Former First Lady Michelle Obama's book tour is turning out to be so popular that more dates are being added, including in Philadelphia.

On Wednesday, the tour announced it is adding a second date at The Met Philadelphia.

Obama will host her book tour now on Friday, Nov. 18 and Saturday, Nov. 19 at the Broad Street venue.

On Nov. 18, Obama will be joined by moderator Gayle King and on Nov. 19 NBC personality Hoda Kotb will moderate.

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The tour is in support of her new book, "The Light We Carry: Overcoming in Uncertain Times."

"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," Obama said. "I can’t wait to get back on the road and dive into it with such a thoughtful, impressive group of moderators."

According to a news release, "The Light We Carry" 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.