Students find confidence through project that made them published authors

LOUISVILLE, Colo — Students from Monarch PK-8 School in Louisville are proving you’re never too young to write a book. 

Five books, all written by students at Monarch, were unveiled Wednesday in special ceremonies. The books were professionally published and illustrated with help from the nonprofit organization Leap for Literacy, which is dedicated to improving literacy rates in districts across the country.

“If we can make kids feel seen and heard at a young age, the sky’s the limit for them,” said Stan Tucker, founder of Leap for Literacy. “When they know their voices matter, it boosts their confidence and opens up a world of possibilities.”

This belief in the power of storytelling was evident as one of the student authors shared her experience with the project.

“It really motivated me,” said Leta DeGiorgi. “I feel like now I can do more. It gave me the confidence that I can be an author.”

She said she hopes her book, “Zenovia,” reminds people to work hard and to be true to themselves.

“I think all the hard work paid off, and I’m really proud of myself,” she said.

For these students, the chance to see their ideas come to life in the form of a published book is more than just an accomplishment — it’s a dream realized.