Sage Sails the World by Diamond Spratling is a beautifully illustrated story about a curious and determined young girl named Sage. When she travels to the North Pole and discovers there are no polar bears, she sets off on a brave mission to help stop climate change.
Sage’s journey is empowering and uplifting, reminding little readers that you are never too young to make a difference. This is the perfect read for your little advocate, and the ones who won’t stop saying they want to do big things!
Diamond Spratling, MPH, is an award-winning environmental health and clean beauty justice advocate, children’s book author, and global public speaker. She is the founder and executive director of Girl Plus Environment, a national nonprofit that has raised over $800,000 to ensure Black and Brown femmes lead environmental and health justice solutions. Diamond created TheMane Issue, a national clean beauty justice campaign that has reached more than 40,000 women by exposing endocrine-disrupting chemicals in haircare products and training hairdressers as trusted clean beauty advocates. A Detroit native and two-time TEDx speaker, her work has been featured in Black Enterprise, Essence, AfroTech, and beyond.
Amna Zaki, Illustrator
Amna Zaki loves bringing stories to life with bright colors, playful characters, and a touch of magic! Inspired by the wonder and imagination of childhood, she creates illustrations that make young readers smile, dream, and explore. She has illustrated multiple children’s books, each bursting with vibrant colors and whimsical charm, available online and in stores.
