Sunny Hostin

Sunny Hostin is a gifted storyteller, from memoir to fiction, offering compelling and uplifting remarks at sought-after events

Three-time Emmy-winning legal journalist and New York Times bestselling author SUNNY HOSTIN continues to captivate and inspire audiences across mediums. Her latest book, Summer on Sag Harbor, is the highly-anticipated second novel in her acclaimed ‘Summer’ series which has elevated the beach read genre with thoughtful social commentary about race, class, and romance. Summer on Sag Harbor debuted on the New York Times bestseller list. The first novel in her trilogy, Summer on the Bluffs, skyrocketed to #11 on the New York Times Bestseller List and is being adapted as the first major project for Sunny Hostin Productions. Hostin is also in development for The Counsel, a drama series inspired by her extraordinary life and career.

A truly gifted storyteller, Hostin is sought-after for events both as a keynote speaker and panel moderator and receives glowing praise from event hosts. Following an event with University of Maryland Easter Shore, the host raved: “I've been doing these kinds of programs for 10-years. This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was the KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration.” After an event with Chrysalis, the host shared: “Sunny’s message and conversation were perfect for the event and audience. She understood the points that were important to us, and she emphasized them – so well-prepared. She was also gracious and lovely to work with. The chat and email messaging we received during and after the event was very positive and complimentary.“

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Sunny Hostin developing 'The Counsel', a drama series inspired by her life and career

SUNNY HOSTIN, author, attorney, and co-host of The View will executive produce "The Counsel," a new drama series inspired by her life and professional career as a journalist. The series follows four women of color throughout their professional careers as leaders in journalism, law, politics, and public relations. The four women lean on their friendship as a scandal comes along and attempts to discredit their achievements. 

Three-time Emmy Award-winner Sunny Hostin has been a co-host of ABC’s morning show The View since 2016. Her debut book, I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds, features an introspective, intimate look into growing up Afro-Latina, discovering her identity and her ongoing fight for justice. Hostin also hosted and executive produced a six-episode Investigation Discovery documentary series, Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin, exploring the stories behind some of the nation’s most notorious homicides. In May 2021, she released her first novel, Summer on the Bluffs, chronicling the escapes of three god-sisters in Oak Bluffs, the most exclusive Black beach community in the country.

Hostin frequently receives rave reviews, including, "I've been doing these kinds of programs for 10-years. This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was the KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration" (University of Maryland Eastern Shore) and "Sunny was FANTASTIC! She was so personable, funny and engaging. The feedback received from our top executives was phenomenal." (Barclaycard US)

Sunny Hostin's powerful new memoir 'I Am These Truths' is a unique and intimate look at identity, intolerance, and injustice

Emmy Award-winning attorney, journalist, and co-host of ABC's The View SUNNY HOSTIN’s new book, I Am These Truths: A Memoir of Identity, Justice, and Living Between Worlds is a powerful memoir that offers an intimate and unique look at identity, intolerance, and injustice. In their coverage of Hostin’s book, People Magazine writes, “she traces her journey from growing up Afro-Latina in the South Bronx to becoming an assistant U.S. attorney and influential journalist. Constantly battling racism and sexism, Hostin says her struggles have given her even more reason to fight for justice — and bring a national spotlight to some of the most important news stories of our time.”

Hostin's TEDTalk “A Possibility Model” highlights her personal journey and the value in discovering who you do not want to be. Audiences rave, “This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration” (University of Maryland) and “Sunny was FANTASTIC! She was so personable, funny and engaging. The feedback received from our top executives was phenomenal” (Barclaycard US).

Speaker Spotlight: Sunny Hostin

An attorney and renowned multi-platform journalist SUNNY HOSTIN is currently co-host of ABC’s The View and previously hosted The Truth About Murder with Sunny Hostin, which tells the real story behind crimes that affected the communities we live in. As a Department of Justice alum, Hostin has covered many of the major legal and political stories of the last two decades, including the George Zimmerman trial, Casey Anthony and Conrad Murray trials, Bernie Madoff, Elliot Spitzer, the FLDS polygamy case, the Michael Vick dog fighting ring, OJ Simpson’s civil trial, Brittney Spears’ custody and mental illness battles, the Duke rape scandal, and much more. The daughter of a Puerto Rican mom and African American dad, Hostin was raised in the South Bronx in the 1970s, and grew up witnessing violence around her. After she saw a violent crime against her uncle at just 7 years-old, she decided she wanted to be someone who sparked social change and provided support for victims. In her TEDTalk "A Possibility Model," Hostin shares her personal journey, and the value in discovering who you do not want to be.

A powerful speaker, her rave reviews include: "This year's event was clearly the best and Sunny's contribution to it was KEY. Her style and depth of substance is second to none. We were all blessed by her words of encouragement, resiliency, and inspiration" (University of Maryland) and "Sunny was FANTASTIC! She was so personable, funny and engaging. The feedback received from our top executives was phenomenal" (Barclaycard US).

Sunny Hostin champions giving back 

Attorney and multi-platform journalist SUNNY HOSTIN is celebrated for giving voice to the voiceless, and for her passionate, in-depth analysis of social justice and legal issues. Currently a co-host of ABC’s The View, Sunny began her career as an appellate law clerk and went on to become a trial attorney for the Justice Department and a federal prosecutor. The daughter of a Puerto Rican mom and African American dad, Sunny was raised in the South Bronx in the 1970s, and grew up witnessing violence around her. After she saw a violent crime against her uncle at just 7 years-old, Sunny decided she wanted to be someone who sparked social change and provided support for victims. She became the first in her family to attend college, and as a federal prosecutor, was awarded with a Special Achievement Award by then Attorney General Janet Reno for her prosecution of child sexual predators and work with child sex abuse. A gifted storyteller and passionate believer in giving back to her community, Sunny is involved in a number of charities, and has used her voice at numerous charitable events including for the Bronx Children’s Museum, Safe Horizons, which supports domestic-violence victims, and the BrightFocus Foundation, which supports research and provides public education on brain and eye diseases.