Former First Lady Michelle Obama Visiting Austin In February

AUSTIN, TEXAS — Former first lady Michelle Obama will visit Austin as part of her book tour in February, publishing officials said.

Obama is promoting her new book "Becoming: An Intimate Conversation with Michelle Obama" in a national tour of cities. Austin will be one of the stops during which she will discuss the tome at the Frank Erwin Center, 1701 Red River St., on Feb. 28. The bolstered book tour also includes a stop at the Toyota Center in Houston on March 4.

The former first lady's book became an instant publishing hit upon being released on Nov. 13, sparking a 10-city tour that has now been expanded throughout the U.S. and Canada. It's already sold more than 3 million copies in North America, according to Crown Publishing, landing on the New York Times best-seller list in a mere week's time .

Those wanting to attend the event have only until 10 p.m. today, Wednesday, Dec. 12, to register toward being verified for pre-sale. "We want to make sure that fans, rather than bots, have the best chance to get tickets," Ticketmaster officials explained on the pre-sale portal. Once registered, those following the process will receive a confirmation email with details on what to expect next, Ticketmaster officials added.

To register, click here.

Those registering will receive a code enabling them to buy tickets to the event before sales to the general public on Friday, Dec. 14 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Tickets for North American 2019 tour dates will go on sale to the general public starting on Saturday, Dec. 15, at 10 a.m. via TexasBoxOffice.com. A limited number of VIP meet and greet packages with the former First Lady also will be available for purchase.

"I've been so humbled by the response to the tour thus far and the overwhelming interest we've received from so many communities we weren't able to visit this year," she told People magazine. "That's why I'm thrilled that we're able to expand our conversations to these new settings and wider audiences. I can't wait to continue the discussions that have been so meaningful for me and, I hope, for so many others."

In her memoir, Obama writes openly about her life, from her upbringing in Chicago to confronting racism in public life. Find out more about the book on her website.

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