The Queen of Sugar Hill

By ReShonda Tate,

Book cover of The Queen of Sugar Hill: A Novel of Hattie McDaniel

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Bestselling author ReShonda Tate presents a fascinating fictional portrait of Hattie McDaniel, one of Hollywood's most prolific but woefully underappreciated stars-and the first Black person ever to win an Oscar for her role as Mammy in the critically acclaimed classic film Gone With the…

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1 author picked The Queen of Sugar Hill as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Although I knew of Hattie McDaniel’s groundbreaking achievement as the first African American woman to win an Academy Award for her iconic role as Mammy in Gone with the Wind, I knew little about Hattie’s life before, during, and after the film’s release. 

Through this book, I learned why McDaniel's victory marked such a pivotal moment in the history of cinema. More importantly, I appreciated how Tate moved beyond that singular moment to unveil the deeper layers of McDaniel's life, painting a vivid portrait of her struggles, triumphs, and the indelible mark she left on the entertainment industry, including…

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