Diamond Spratling, award-winning environmental activist, storyteller, TEDx speaker, and founder of Girl Plus Environment, has officially launched Book Two of her Sage Sails the World children’s book series, a colorful and educational story designed to help young readers better understand climate change, ocean conservation, and the power of community action.
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In the newest installment, “Sage Sails The World: A Little Girl's Journey Across The Great Barrier Reef” Sage and her loyal dog Benji travel to Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, where they discover the ocean is no longer as vibrant as the stories Sage once heard from her grandmother. As warming waters and coral bleaching threaten marine life, Sage learns how everyday actions — from turning off lights to planting trees and cleaning beaches — can help protect the planet and restore ocean ecosystems.
Created for early readers, the story introduces environmental themes in an approachable, hopeful, and empowering way while encouraging curiosity, empathy, and responsibility.
“Children deserve stories that help them understand the world around them without fear,” said Spratling. “I wanted to create something joyful, imaginative, and empowering while also introducing conversations around climate and environmental care in a way young readers can genuinely connect to.”
Spratling is widely recognized for her work in environmental justice and youth advocacy. Through Girl Plus Environment, she has helped empower Black and Brown girls and women to become leaders in climate, sustainability, and environmental justice while advocating for more equitable and inclusive environmental futures.
The children’s series expands her mission into storytelling, using vibrant illustrations and relatable characters to make environmental education more accessible for families, classrooms, libraries, and community spaces.
Themes explored throughout the book include:
- Ocean conservation
- Coral bleaching and climate change
- Environmental responsibility for children
- Sustainability and community action
- Friendship, curiosity, and problem-solving
Pre-order Sage Sails the World here: https://www.diamondspratling.
About the Author:
Diamond Spratling is an award-winning storyteller, environmental activist, and founder of Girl Plus Environment, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering girls and women to lead in climate and environmental justice. Growing up in Detroit inspired her mission to create a healthier, more equitable world for everyone. When Diamond isn't championing environmental causes or speaking on global stages, she loves crafting stories that inspire young readers to dream big and care for people and the planet. Through her children’s book series, Diamond hopes to spark curiosity and kindness in
About the 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.
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