Sage Sprouts: Our Mission
Sage Sprouts was created to help children—and the adults who love them—grow through story. Rooted in emotional regulation, literacy, and healing, we support diverse families with tools that nurture resilience, spark imagination, and make space for big feelings and brave conversations. A Village of Stories, Strength & Support Sage Sprouts is more than a book series—it’s a movement. We’re building a future where every child feels brave enough to speak their truth and every family has the tools to listen. Thank you for being here. You’re now part of our story.
Nurturing Young Minds for Brighter Futures
Empowering Kids' Emotions
Supporting emotional literacy in black and brown children is crucial for their well-being. At Sage Sprouts, we provide a safe space for kids to explore and express their feelings. Our programs aim to equip children with the tools to navigate their emotions effectively. We understand the importance of mental health in children and strive to make a positive impact.
Behind the Story:
Breathe, Little Lion
A Tribute to the First Teacher We Ever Know
Breathe, Little Lion is more than a children’s book—it’s a love letter to the fierce, tender lessons we carry from the people who raised us, especially our mothers.
This story is a tribute to Anthony Robinson’s mother, who passed away while he was completing his master’s degree in social work. Her loss was profound, but so was her impact. She was Anthony’s first teacher—the one who modeled compassion, independence, and the quiet strength of pouring into children and family with unwavering love.
She was outspoken and full of fire, known for sharing vivid stories about her life growing up in a big family in a small Southern town. Her roots ran deep, and so did her spirit. Living in a multigenerational home, she was shaped by the steady presence of her grandmother, Jeanette, whose wisdom helped guide her through life’s harder edges. From Jeanette, she learned how to balance strong will with grace, and how to channel fierce emotions into purpose, not chaos.
These generational lessons—on voice, emotion, resilience, and belonging—became the foundation of Anthony’s own life and work. They also shaped the heart of Breathe, Little Lion. Through the story of a brave little cub learning to find calm and courage, Anthony shares the tools his mother gave him and honors the emotional legacy she passed down.
This book is a reminder that the lessons we learn in childhood echo for a lifetime. It is a tribute to the women who came before us, the families who raise us, and the breath we take when we choose to respond, not react.
Because love teaches us. And it breathes through us, long after the voices go quiet.
Behind the Story:
Lucas and the Last Dinosaur
A Tribute to Love, Loss, and Legacy
Lucas and the Last Dinosaur is more than just a children’s story—it’s a reflection of real-life healing, friendship, and the enduring power of love.
Years ago, while navigating the emotional weight of graduate school and grieving the sudden loss of his mother, author Anthony Robinson was working as a social worker on a medical trauma unit. It was an environment filled with urgency, quiet heartbreak, and resilience—and it was there that he met Nicole, a fellow social worker whose openness became an unexpected gift.
Nicole didn’t hesitate to share her own story of loss. She, too, had lost a parent who meant the world to her: her father, Roberto.
Through long conversations, shared memories, and quiet moments between patients, Anthony and Nicole found a space where grief could be spoken—and where healing could begin. Her willingness to name her pain and reflect on the meaning of family gave Anthony something he didn’t realize he needed: connection, understanding, and a sense of community in the midst of his own sorrow.
Years later, Anthony feels deeply honored to witness Nicole in a new chapter—as a mother. Watching her become a fierce, loving protector to her son, Lucas, has been a full-circle moment. Lucas carries not just the name of his grandfather, but a legacy of love, strength, and storytelling.
This book is Anthony’s way of honoring that journey—of naming the ways love lives on, even after loss. It’s a gentle reminder to help the helper, to see those who care for others, and to nurture the bonds that carry us forward.
Because love doesn’t disappear—it transforms. It roars in our hearts. It lives on in the stories we share.
Available Books
Our Team.
Sage Sprouts, an initiative from Anthony Robinson's private practice, Sage Consultations, LLC Mental Health and Wellness, is led in collaboration with a network of therapists, educators, and mental health advocates. Accompanying him is Sage, his loyal four-year-old boxer and the initiative's unofficial mascot, reminding us that healing starts with connection, play, and heart.
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- Book Signing: Meet the authorSun, Jun 15Los Angeles Youth Outreach Center
- Book Sage Sprouts for WorkshopsSun, Jun 15Houston Family Community Center
- Read Across The DistrictSun, Jun 15Chicago Wellness Center Auditorium