Sapphire has published 2 novels, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book, beginning with Push (1996). The latest is The Kid (2011).
Updated September 2026
Where to start with Sapphire
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Push
Sapphire's most-read book.
Newest
The Kid
Published 2011.
Standalone novels in order
Push (Jun 1996)
The Kid (2011)
Children's books in order
His Own Where (2010)
Poetry in order
American Dreams (1994)
Black Wings & Blind Angels (1999)
Other books in order
Astral Sex (2006)
Film and TV adaptations
- Precious (2009)Film · from Push
About Sapphire
Ramona Lofton better known by her pen name Sapphire, is an American author and performance poet.
Biography from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.
Sapphire FAQ
- How many books has Sapphire written?
- Sapphire has published 2 novels, 1 children's book, 2 poetry collections and 1 other book that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Sapphire's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Push.
- What is Sapphire's latest book?
- The Kid (2011).
- What is Sapphire's most famous book?
- Push (1996) is Sapphire's most widely read book.
- Which Sapphire books have been adapted?
- 1 book has been adapted for film or TV, including Push (as Precious, film, 2009).
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Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.