Seeds of inspiration grow for six-year-old author

New book signals launch of a kid-focused publishing company

BY BELEN WARD BWARD@COLORADOCOMMUNITYMEDIA.COM

A Mom and her business partner hope that a six-year-old, inspired to write and publish a book that would be “in all the bookstores,” will inspire other young authors to get themselves published.

Six-year-old Saige Moore signed and read her rst book “People, Plants, Family, and Friends: Where Love Begins “at Brighton’s Shades of Divine Christian bookstore on March 18. e book also is the debut for Bookworm Publishing, a Brighton-based brand for kids books written by other kids.

“We are excited to be part of this journey with Saige and Bookworm Publishing, “ said Billie Ortega, owner of Shades of Divine. “Saige is setting the stage for so many of our youth and will touch so many without even knowing it. She has been selling her book for the past couple of weeks and young adults are read-

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We want to thank the United Power Board of Directors for following the Bylaws of our co-op and “thoroughly investigating” Mr. Dave ing her book.”

Saige loves people, plants, family, and friends that make up her surroundings so much she made it the title of her book. She attends Kindergarten at Flatirons Academy, a Christian School in Westminster. Saige has two siblings: a three-yearold brother Gage and a sister, Kilee, 22.

“My book is about how you should always love God, “ Saige said.

Seeds of inspiration

Saige’s mom Emily Moore said she was working on writing her own memoir last summer one Saturday afternoon. Saige was watching and it inspired her to write a story and create a book of her own. Saige developed a prototype of her book with construction paper and used staples as binding.

“I asked her what are you doing?” Emily said. “She said I’m writing a book about people and plants. She began to tell me that her book would be in all bookstores and I saw a seed of inspiration, watered the seed, and watched it grow into a book that would inspire other kids to tell their stories.”

Emily Moore said she had developed a working relationship with book publisher Andrea Lende and her adult publishing company Beatitudes Publishing. So she sent a video of Saige talking about her book to Lende, to see if she had an interest.

Rose resulting in the resignation of his seat on the Board “before a decision on the complaint was reached by the Board” as per the Minutes of the January 24 special board.

“I’m also an entrepreneur, I’ve always looked for that opportunity to teach my kids that you can take something from start to nish, and do anything you set your mind to do, so we decided to publish her book and that’s where it all began,” Emily Moore said.

Andrea Lende is a best-selling author and speaker in her own right and has written ten books.

“I’m entrepreneurial spirit as well so Emily and I started thinking, what e Board has taken the high road on this, but we feel miss-truths must be refuted in order to maintain a healthy board representation.

Some background: Late last year, a group of very concerned Brighton and Commerce City area citizens called and then submitted a written letter of Complaint to the Chairman of the United Power Board of Directors alerting the Board of our knowledge of Dave Rose’s on-going breach of his duty of con dentiality, his unacceptable conduct, possible malfeasance and altogether lack of professionalism with regards to his representation of the members of the cooperative and what was known to be damaging statements he has made that damage the membership in our opinion.

Unfortunately, Dave Rose continues to spread his untruths and misstatements to all who will listen to him including using Letters to the Editor, contacts in his political circles in Adams County, Brighton and elsewhere, and any other forms of communication at his disposal.

Dave Rose’s objectives are to now

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FROM PAGE 6 attention. We are all learning from one another regardless of age or experience. if we could start a publishing company for children’s books written by kids for kids,” Lende said. “In a number of ways, it opens up the path for future authors that shouldn’t have to wait until they’re of my age or Emily’s age to start writing.” try to remove the Directors who simply followed the rules and stood up to his bad behavior as we asked them to do. We were prepared to remove him from o ce if they could not do so using their proper procedures and we still are prepared to take a stand against someone who simply wants to be important, doesn’t know how to act and loves to create havoc where none is necessary. ank you again to Chairman Martin, Vice Chair Vigesaa, and all the Directors who took a stand in what must have been an ugly ordeal for months.

When we do not know what we do not know, it’s a best practice to stop pretending to be a no-it-all. And that’s something I will also brag on my team about, no one is afraid to ask for help. Our team culture is to be there for one another and help in any way that we can, respecting that everyone on the team brings relatable life experiences regardless of age. It’s about who they are and what they bring that matters most.

Saige is the founder and part owner of Bookworms Publishing and her mom and Lende are part owners too.

“She is super adorable. When it’s your kid, it’s always going be cute, but it’s special that other kids will also be a part of it,” Matt Moore, Saige’s dad, said.

We encourage the members of United Power to verify what we’ve stated here, do your due diligence before voting and do not listen to gossip, innuendo and misinformation being circulated by him and certain current South and East candidates who are friendly with Mr. Rose and keep his attempts at retribution in mind in coming months and years.

Betty Albright, Brighton

How about you and your team?

Is everyone valued and respected for what they bring to the opportunities and meetings? Is everyone learning to be more curious and instead of telling, asking better questions? I would love to hear your story at gotonorton@gmail. com, and when we can openly talk about, share, and learn from one another’s life experiences, it really will be a better than good life.

Michael Norton is an author, a personal and professional coach, consultant, trainer, encourager and motivator of individuals and businesses, working with organizations and associations across multiple industries.