This is the story of how a once small, community writing exercise became the largest mothers appreciation contest in the United States. Included is a timeline of photographs, charts of intriguing words used by winners, and every Diamond Winner and Diamond Mom for the past 24 years. Learn about the Why Mom Deserves a Diamond culture, the conviction of enhancing creative writing skills, and how the contest has helped prepare thousands of kids for a lifetime of success by building their self esteem. The book concludes with the creation of the FlyUp on-site school program that teaches kids they can achieve anything through perseverance and belief in themselves. For teachers, children, adults, and a cherished memoir for every parent whose child won a gemstone.
