Her first collection of prose and poetry is american dreams, published by serpents tailhigh risk 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. Sapphire eventually returned to school, earning a bachelors degree in modern dance 1993 from the city college of new york. For those interested in rubies and sapphires, this book offers an unparallelled look at. 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. Sapphire, author info, published books, bio, photo, video. Sapphire, author of the bestselling novel push will read from her works at 2. In the mid 1970s lofton attended the city college of new york and obtained a mfa. Forgy enforcer, nicole james treasurer, kim jones prospect author.
Sapphire has 19 books on goodreads with 94756 ratings. See upcoming books and the bestselling by the author here. 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. Started a journal in 1996 from her experiences while dancing because from her point of view everyday showed her a different story. 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. 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 author published by penguin press hc, the. You will receive an email alert if one or more of the authors youre following has a new release. 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. She graduated from city college in new york and received an mfa from brooklyn college. Sapphire wrote the novel push renamed precious in a fractured ghetto patois.
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. 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. Claireece precious jones is an obese, illiterate 16yearold girl who lives in harlem with her abusive mother mary. 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. My books all reflect on what i love to read myself. The film adaption of her novel, precious 2009 received the academy award for best screenplay. Started a journal in 1996 from her experiences while dancing.
Ramona lofton was born in fort ord, california, one of four children of an army couple who relocated within the united states and abroad. Sapphire blue books list of books by author sapphire blue. The kid hardcover by sapphire by sapphire and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. 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. 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. As cheryl clarke notes, sapphires 1994 book of poems, american dreams is often erroneously referred to as. 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. 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. Blue hooks, weaves, and loops multiple series, keeping you engaged in her worlds. Sapphire, american author of fiction and poetry that features unsparing though often empowering depictions of the vicissitudes of african american and bisexual life. Almost 500 people attended the march 30 event where they heard from sapphire, author of new york times bestseller push.
Author sapphire describes the joy and pain of push, and her. Sapphire followed push with a sequel, the kid, in 2011. This event is promoted in partnership with the johnson county library. Women leaders listen to push author sapphire university. 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. Please note that the information or price displayed here may not be the updated. The author, j a sapphire, has been writing for a very long time. That same year she received the macarthur foundation scholarship in poetry, which supported her pursuit of a masters degree in writing at brooklyn. However, she meets and befriends an unruly, gorgeous stallion named sapphire. Interview with author sapphire social workers speak.
Sapphire, american author of fiction and poetry that features unsparing. Ramona lofton was born in fort ord, california, one of four. Sapphire, the new york times bestselling author of push, will appear for her new sequel. Make sure to double check the latest book price before buying books to read. Author sapphire describes the joy and pain of push, and. Sapphire books prefers stories with a hea ending, or at least a happy for now ending, but will consider all well written stories. Sapphire dropped out of high school but eventually made her way to new york city. Sapphire discusses the kid, the sequel to push rainy day books.
Jones or a wonderful africanamerican male director were to translate this book to the stage. If you like, you can change the digest interval below. Ramona lofton born august 4, 1950, better known by her pen name sapphire, is an american. Sapphire discusses the kid, the sequel to push rainy day. 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. According to wikipedia, sapphires mother kind of abandoned the family. Nov 16, 2017 author sapphire to speak, read from novels at rvcc. Blue saffire, awardwinning, bestselling author of over thirty contemporary romance novels and novellas,writes with the intention to touch the heart and the mind.
About her most recent book of poetry poets and writers. 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. Thirteen years after its release, it was made into precious. Push is the 1996 debut novel of american author sapphire. Gear up for an explosive new series from 6 bestselling authors you love. We meet him at age nine, on the day of his mothers funeral. Donegan and karen dee, president and ceo of fifth third bank, cochaired this years successful luncheon. The novel, a journey into the life of precious son, abdul. Hopefully youll eventually see a pnr book or something of that sort come from me. The oldest child with a younger sister, writing was her way to understand reality by looking at things from many angled prospective. 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. Push was nominated for an naacp image award in the category of outstanding literary work of fiction.
I see it as a theater production with choreography. At times, as in the case of a contest win, subscribers may provide mailing addresses in order to receive physical goods or promotional items. For those interested in rubies and sapphires, this book offers an unparallelled look at the worlds premier gems. In the kid, bestselling author sapphire tells the electrifying story of abdul jones, the son of pushs unforgettable heroine, precious. Sapphire is the author of two collections of poetry, and the bestselling novel push. I sit in the same seat everyday, in the back, last row, next to the door. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Push, a novel precious abridged 3cd set audio cdaudio book by sapphireauthor. Both will leave readers anticipating the publication of the next installment, sapphire blue. Sapphire is the author of two collections of poetry and the bestselling novel push. You can view and manage by clicking to manage smashwords alerts. I can only imagine the possibilities if someone like choreographer bill t. Sapphire, byname of ramona lofton, born august 4, 1950, fort ord, california, u.
By some miracle, she has found the time to write books. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. 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. 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. Please include a cover letter in body of email containing. Sapphire used social worker case studies to write new book. Author sapphire to speak, read from novels at rvcc. 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. Throughout the story, emily must continually try one of my absolute favorite childhood books. Push, her novel, won the bookofthemonth club stephen crane award for first fiction, the black caucus of the american library associations first novelist award. Director lee daniels said he closely followed the book on which the movie is based push by sapphire. Sapphire was born in 1950 and spent her first twelve years on army bases in california and texas.
The final romantic cliffhanger will leave you thirsty for the next book in this jewel of a series. Sapphire is a top 100 bestselling author making our list 5 times. Discount prices on books by sapphire, including titles like fox mania. Based on the novel push by sapphire, a film that won two academy awards and was directed by lee daniels. Author sapphire describes the joy and pain of push, and her latest, the kid. I remember sending a bilingual version of this book to a friend, sapphire said.
Sapphire is the author of the novel push, which was the basis the academy awardwinning movie precious. Her second book of poetry, american dreams, was released in 1994. 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. Blue represents the secret author inside that some of us are too scared to let out. Hilary storm president, sapphire knight vice president, chelsea camaron road captain, m. Author sapphire discusses the inspiration for her work and her initial. Alana sapphire, author books series interview deals. Sapphire books list of books by author sapphire thriftbooks. That book was adapted to oscarwinning film precious, produced by oprah winfrey and lee daniels. Sapphire ramona lofton, 59, was born in california to a military family. Smashwords about j a sapphire, author of sapphireescape. Every word is meant to have a lasting touch that leaves you breathless for more. Michiko kakutani, the new york times sapphire remains. In the mid1970s lofton attended the city college of new york and obtained an mfa degree at brooklyn college.
Host michel martin speaks with author sapphire about her books and why her. From 1983 to 1993 she lived in harlem, where she taught reading and writing to teenagers and adults. Email, with the title of your manuscript followed by the authors name as the subject line. 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. Ramona lofton born august 4, 1950, better known by her pen name sapphire, is an american author and performance poet.
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