Humanitarian, correspondent, and bestselling author Jenna Bush Hager is the host of TODAY with Jenna & Friends. She is also the founder of TODAY’s wildly popular Read With Jenna book club, for which she has chosen 83 books—51 of her choices have become New York Times bestsellers. In 2025, Hager launched the innovative publishing venture, Thousand Voices with Random House Publishing Group, as a vibrant home for debut and emerging authors to be seen and celebrated. 

On May 12, Thousand Voices will publish Shannon Garvey’s debut novel, June Baby. Garvey will appear as part of this evening’s program. 

Hager is a #1 New York Times bestselling author and has written seven children’s books. Her latest New York Times bestseller, I Loved You First, celebrates the bond between parent and child in a lyrical story. In her New York Times bestselling book, Everything Beautiful in Its Time, Hager shares moving, funny stories about her beloved grandparents and the wisdom they passed on that has shaped her life. She also authored the #1 New York Times bestseller Sisters First, written with her sister Barbara Pierce Bush. 

About Thousand Voices x RHPG
THOUSAND VOICES x RHPG will work with storytellers writing in a wide range of genres, including romance, suspense, romantasy, literary fiction, historical fiction, and memoir. Collaborating with editors from across RHPG’s portfolio of imprints, Bush Hager will identify and guide debut writers and emerging voices, working closely with all publishing teams at each stage―from cover design to marketing, publicity, and sales―to publish each book with maximum impact.

About Seacoast LitFest

An inspiring multi-day celebration, the Seacoast LitFest brings together bestselling authors, thought leaders, and curious readers for an unforgettable literary experience on New Hampshire’s Seacoast. From lively book chats and author talks to a vibrant book fair and community events, the festival invites audiences of all ages to connect. Presented by New Hampshire Public Radio and The Music Hall, two of the state’s leading voices for storytelling and culture.