Sapphire is the author of american dreams, a collection of poetry which was cited by publishers weekly as, one of the strongest debut collections of the nineties. According to wikipedia, sapphires mother kind of abandoned the family. Every word is meant to have a lasting touch that leaves you breathless for more. The author draws on his many years of experience to take the reader back in time to the various asian kingdoms that were the primary sources of the fabled ruby and sapphire. She graduated from city college in new york and received an mfa from brooklyn college. The kid hardcover by sapphire by sapphire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Sapphire dropped out of high school but eventually made her way to new york city. Jones or a wonderful africanamerican male director were to translate this book to the stage. Push is the 1996 debut novel of american author sapphire. Hopefully youll eventually see a pnr book or something of that sort come from me. Sapphire, american author of fiction and poetry that features unsparing though often empowering depictions of the vicissitudes of african american and bisexual life. Sapphire, the new york times bestselling author of push, will appear for her new sequel. The oldest child with a younger sister, writing was her way to understand reality by looking at things from many angled prospective. You can view and manage by clicking to manage smashwords alerts.
Sapphire releases graphic sequel to push more than a decade after the novel push was published, audiences can learn about the son of pushs heroine, precious. We meet him at age nine, on the day of his mothers funeral. Sapphire books prefers stories with a hea ending, or at least a happy for now ending, but will consider all well written stories. Originally called push but recently renamed precious to coincide with the film, the book, by the writer known simply as sapphire, tells the story of a darkskinned, heavyset, illiterate african. Discount prices on books by sapphire, including titles like fox mania. The kid is the sequel to sapphires 1996 novel push, about a girl called precious who is routinely sexually abused by both her mother and father. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. For those interested in rubies and sapphires, this book offers an unparallelled look at the worlds premier gems. Youll also find the deals on books by alana sapphire. Blue saffire, awardwinning, bestselling author of over thirty contemporary romance novels and novellas,writes with the intention to touch the heart and the mind. Director lee daniels said he closely followed the book on which the movie is based push by sapphire. Sapphire has 19 books on goodreads with 94756 ratings. Email, with the title of your manuscript followed by the authors name as the subject line. Throughout the story, emily must continually try one of my absolute favorite childhood books.
Jul 06, 2011 sapphire releases graphic sequel to push more than a decade after the novel push was published, audiences can learn about the son of pushs heroine, precious. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. Sapphire is the author of american dreams, a collection of poetry that was cited by publishers weekly as one of the strongest debut collections of the nineties. Push, her novel, won the book ofthemonth club stephen crane award for first fiction, the black caucus of the american library associations first novelist award, and, in great britain, the mind book of the year award. Sapphire books list of books by author sapphire thriftbooks. However, she meets and befriends an unruly, gorgeous stallion named sapphire.
Author sapphire describes the joy and pain of push, and. Sapphire ramona lofton, 59, was born in california to a military family. Claireece precious jones is an obese, illiterate 16yearold girl who lives in harlem with her abusive mother mary. Gear up for an explosive new series from 6 bestselling authors you love.
Sapphire, author of the bestselling novel push will read from her works at 2. Sapphire discusses the kid, the sequel to push rainy day. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. Sapphire is the author of two collections of poetry, and the bestselling novel push. By some miracle, she has found the time to write books.
Push, her novel, won the book ofthemonth clubs stephen crane award for first fiction, the black caucus of the american library associations first novelist award, and, in great. I sit in the same seat everyday, in the back, last row, next to the door. Started a journal in 1996 from her experiences while dancing because from her point of view everyday showed her a different story. Sapphire author published by penguin press hc, the. As the novel opens, we learn that precious has died of aids, leaving her nineyearold son abdul alone in the world.
See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. Women leaders listen to push author sapphire university. I want to venture into other genres but am taking my time. The film adaption of her novel, precious 2009 received the academy award for best screenplay. From 1983 to 1993 she lived in harlem, where she taught reading and writing to teenagers and adults. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. New horizons is about a preppy, dressage rider named emily summers who is shuffled to her fathers family farm in oregon due to the passing of her grandfather. Push, a novel precious abridged 3cd set audio cdaudio book by sapphireauthor. The kid, sapphires recently released second novel, continues in this vein, following precious son abdul as he struggles to carve an identity out of a life ravaged. Nov 23, 2009 director lee daniels said he closely followed the book on which the movie is based push by sapphire.
We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. In the kid, bestselling author sapphire tells the electrifying story of abdul jones, the son of pushs unforgettable heroine, precious. For those interested in rubies and sapphires, this book offers an unparallelled look at. Hilary storm president, sapphire knight vice president, chelsea camaron road captain, m. A story of body and spirit, rooted in the hungers of flesh and of the soul, the kid brings us deep into the interior life of abdul jones. Author sapphire to speak, read from novels at rvcc. Donegan and karen dee, president and ceo of fifth third bank, cochaired this years successful luncheon. Sapphire, american author of fiction and poetry that features unsparing. I remember sending a bilingual version of this book to a friend, sapphire said.
Please include a cover letter in body of email containing. Michiko kakutani, the new york times sapphire remains. My books all reflect on what i love to read myself. Sapphire blue books list of books by author sapphire blue. I see it as a theater production with choreography. Sapphire discusses the kid, the sequel to push rainy day books. At times, as in the case of a contest win, subscribers may provide mailing addresses in order to receive physical goods or promotional items. Both will leave readers anticipating the publication of the next installment, sapphire blue. Author sapphire discusses the inspiration for her work and her initial. The novel, a journey into the life of precious son, abdul. Author sapphire, whose book push was made into the film precious, says it is unlikely her new novel the kid will also get the hollywood screen treatment, according to this interview in great britains guardian. Her second book of poetry, american dreams, was released in 1994.
As cheryl clarke notes, sapphires 1994 book of poems, american dreams is often erroneously referred to as. Sapphire used social worker case studies to write new book. Push, her novel, won the book ofthemonth clubs stephen crane award for first fiction, the black caucus of the american library associations first novelist award, and, in great britain, the mind book of the. Sapphire followed push with a sequel, the kid, in 2011. The final romantic cliffhanger will leave you thirsty for the next book in this jewel of a series. That same year she received the macarthur foundation scholarship in poetry, which supported her pursuit of a masters degree in writing at brooklyn. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. Almost 500 people attended the march 30 event where they heard from sapphire, author of new york times bestseller push. Blue represents the secret author inside that some of us are too scared to let out. Ramona lofton born august 4, 1950, better known by her pen name sapphire, is an american. By checking the yes option to subscribe to sapphire books newsletter, the first and last names of subscribers, and email addresses, are used to send updates and author news or information.
Author sapphire describes the joy and pain of push, and her latest, the kid. Push author revisits childhood abuse in second novel wbez. Push, her novel, won the bookofthemonth club stephen crane award for first fiction, the black caucus of the american library associations first novelist award. The author, j a sapphire, has been writing for a very long time. Push was nominated for an naacp image award in the category of outstanding literary work of fiction. Blue hooks, weaves, and loops multiple series, keeping you engaged in her worlds.
Ramona lofton was born in fort ord, california, one of four. Based on the novel push by sapphire, a film that won two academy awards and was directed by lee daniels. Sapphire, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. Forgy enforcer, nicole james treasurer, kim jones prospect author. Interview with author sapphire social workers speak.
Nov 16, 2017 author sapphire to speak, read from novels at rvcc. Sapphire born ramona lofton on august 4, 1950, in fort ord, california lives and works in new york city, and was born in fort ord, california. Host michel martin speaks with author sapphire about her books and why her. How push became precious the gritty realism of the film precious is even more intense in the novel push, upon which the film is based. About her most recent book of poetry poets and writers. Her first collection of prose and poetry is american dreams, published by serpents tailhigh risk books. Started a journal in 1996 from her experiences while dancing.
In the mid 1970s lofton attended the city college of new york and obtained a mfa. The film adaption of her novel, precious 2009 received the academy award for best screenplay and best supporting actress, in addition to the grand jury prize and audience awards in the u. Sapphire was born in 1950 and spent her first twelve years on army bases in california and texas. Sapphire wrote the novel push renamed precious in a fractured ghetto patois. Sapphire, byname of ramona lofton, born august 4, 1950, fort ord, california, u. Sapphire is a top 100 bestselling author making our list 5 times.
Ramona lofton born august 4, 1950, better known by her pen name sapphire, is an american author and performance poet. Sapphires 1996 novel push and its academy awardwinning film adaptation precious were both chilling, controversial glimpses of the too often ignored horrors that afflict people in this countrys margins. Sapphire is the author of two collections of poetry and the bestselling novel push. Sapphire eventually returned to school, earning a bachelors degree in modern dance 1993 from the city college of new york. Dec 07, 2016 bestselling author sapphire recently appeared at suny ulster, a state university of new york community college in ulster county, as part of a writers series.
Founded in 1997, has become a leading book price comparison site. Blue saffire is a housewife with too much time to think and not enough time to herself. Smashwords about j a sapphire, author of sapphireescape. The film adaption of her novel, precious 2009, received the academy award for best screenplay and best supporting actress, in addition to the grand jury prize and audience awards in the u. Thirteen years after its release, it was made into precious. Ramona lofton was born in fort ord, california, one of four children of an army couple who relocated within the united states and abroad. Bestselling author sapphire recently appeared at suny ulster, a state university of new york community college in ulster county, as part of a writers series.
Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. In the mid1970s lofton attended the city college of new york and obtained an mfa degree at brooklyn college. Sapphire is the author of the novel push, which was the basis the academy awardwinning movie precious. This event is promoted in partnership with the johnson county library. That book was adapted to oscarwinning film precious, produced by oprah winfrey and lee daniels.