DREAMLEAPERS® with Harriette Cole

SUNNY HOSTIN

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Sunny Hostin is a three-time Emmy Award-winning legal journalist, two-time New York Times bestselling author, and co-host of The View. On May 2, 2023, Sunny released the second book in her “Summer” trilogy, “Summer on Sag Harbor,” which became an instant New York Times bestseller. In May 2021, Hostin released her debut novel, "Summer on the Bluffs" (William Morrow), which skyrocketed to #11 on The New York Times Bestseller List and is currently being adapted into a series as the first major project for Sunny Hostin Productions alongside Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment. In the fall of 2020, Hostin released her memoir, “I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds,” with HarperOne. Hostin has been featured in The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, Forbes Woman, Essence, The CUT, Latina, and Ebony, amongst others. A sought-after public speaker, she has spoken at and moderated panels for the U.C. Berkeley Graduate School of Journalism, Corporate Counsel Women of Color, and the National Bar Association, served as a witness at the Federal Judiciary’s Congressional Hearing for the Public’s Right of Access to the Courts, and was she was part of the groundbreaking ABC primetime newscast, “Soul of a Nation,” the first broadcast network newsmagazine aiming to put Black life in America front and center. Hostin lives with her husband and two children in New York.

  • 3x Emmy Award-winning legal journalist
  • Co-host of The View
  • New York Times bestselling author of both Summer on the Bluffs & Summer on Sag Harbor
  • National bestselling author of I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds
  • Her production company, Sunny Hostin Productions, is currently developing the novel series into a dramatic series alongside Octavia Spencer’s Orit Entertainment

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    Summer on Sag Harbor/Trilogy:

    • On Tuesday, May 2, 2023, Sunny is released Summer on Sag Harbor, the second installment to her trilogy of beach reads, which became an instant New York Times bestseller. 
    • Sunny's mission to make beach reads more inclusive is a long-overdue call to action in a genre that has historically neglected representation and diversity. Her passion for creating a series that not only reflects her own experiences but also provides an opportunity for readers to see themselves in beach reads is paving the way for the literary landscape. 
    • Her personal inspiration for the series, to finally see people that look like her represented in a beach novel, is a powerful testament to the importance of representation and the profound impact it can have on readers.
    • Sunny's writing not only showcases beautiful beach towns, but shares the rich history of historically Black communities that have been a part of America for over a century. Through the vividly descriptive and immersive beach setting, readers are transported to a unique enclave in Sag Harbor, which was historically one of the only places that African Americans could own beachfront property. Despite facing systemic oppression and discrimination, these communities have shown remarkable resilience and strength, and Sunny's writing captures the spirit and beauty of these communities.
    • This book is the perfect choice for a summer beach read because it offers so much more than just a scenic backdrop and an engaging plot. While it does transport readers to the idyllic beaches of Sag Harbor, it also delves into thought-provoking themes and sheds light on pertinent societal issues. It's a captivating novel that provides a platform for meaningful discussions about representation, diversity, and the struggles and triumphs of marginalized communities. With its engaging storyline and layered themes, this book is sure to leave a lasting impression on readers long after the summer has ended.

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