Join host Deanne Taylor on this special episode of the Mom to Mom podcast as we feature the incredible story of Ruby Kim, the winner of the American Mothers National 5th Grade Essay Contest. Ruby’s moving essay, "What My Mother Means to Me," captured the hearts of the judges, and you'll hear her read it on the show.

She'll be joined by Ruby and her mother, Sanghee, along with Jenny Cullumber, the National Chair of the contest. Jenny will share more about the importance of this essay contest and how it encourages young writers to express their gratitude and love for their mothers.

Ruby will also share her experiences at the 90th National Convention in San Juan, Puerto Rico, where she presented her essay to over 200 Gala attendees and led the Pledge of Allegiance. In honor of her winning essay, American Mothers awarded a $500 Golden Rule Grant to Every Child Counts, a nonprofit that Ruby chose to support.

Listen in to hear Ruby's powerful essay and learn more about this heartwarming contest.

Learn More:

• American Mothers National 5th Grade Essay Contest: Learn more about the contest guidelines and how to submit an essay at americanmothers.org/essay. The contest is open to all 5th graders or the equivalent, including those in public, private, charter, or homeschools.