Author & Poet, Sapphire, reads from her novel, "Push" in Toronto

Poet and Author, Sapphire, read from her best-selling novel, Push, which has been adapted to film and now turned into a feature film called, Precious, with the help of Oprah Winfrey and Tyler Perry. The event took place at Yonge-Dundas Square a day before, Precious, made it's debut at the Toronto International Film Festival.

The film's all-star cast includes Mariah Carey, Paula Patton, Sherri Sheppard, Lee Kravitz, Mo'Nique, Lenny Kravitz and newcomer, Gabourey Sidibe. It's slated for release in theatres in this November.

Note: This clip does have some offensive language. Viewer discretion is advised.

There is a Q & A session from this event on YouTube under CAAllen1