{"product_id":"9781891665486","title":"The Legend of Why Mom Deserves a Diamond","description":"In 1993, Diamond Mike Watson founded a writing contest in honor of his adoptive mother and the birthmother he had never known. The most creative contestant would receive a diamond. A girl named Margaret claimed her grand prize diamond. Like buried treasure, her enchanting poem sparkled deep within the mound of entries.\u003cp\u003eSince then, hundreds of thousands of kids have submitted words of love to the \u003ci\u003eWhy Mom Deserves a Diamond®\u003c\/i\u003e contest. The contest is now in honor of all moms, and this book is the story of how the largest mother's appreciation contest in the nation was created.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIncluded is a time-line of photographs, word charts, and the history of the contest narrated by Diamond Mike. Learn about the culture of enhancing creative writing skills while preparing kids for a lifetime of success.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The book also shows the evolution of the \u003ci\u003eFlyUp!\u003c\/i\u003e program, in which Diamond Mike has lectured to thousands of schoolkids about achieving their dreams. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePositive words encourage and inspire us, and the contest is based on their everlasting power.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e For adults, teachers, children, and for every parent of a gemstone winner.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moon Over Mountains Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47048710193392,"sku":"9781891665486","price":12.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781891665486_p0.jpg?v=1763609541","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781891665486","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}