Author Talk: ‘The Small and The Mighty’
America’s favorite government teacher SHARON MCMAHON shares her favorite stories of untold historic good from her book, The Small and the Mighty. An inspiring engagement for all ages, McMahon rallies audiences with the message that we can all be American heroes.
How Democracy Can Survive Misinformation in a Digital World
In a time where flashy headlines and false information often takes the spotlight, SHARON MCMAHON is a reliable source for truth and logic. A long-time educator and law teacher, Sharon brings her informative and engaging style to this meaningful conversation about how to combat political misinformation with non-partisan facts on matters of national importance.
Having Productive Conversations Across the Aisle
Inspirational educator and podcaster SHARON MCMAHON brings a unique and uplifting approach to challenging conversations. In an era when our politics have become so deeply entwined with our personal identity, and Americans with different ideologies seem unable to even tolerate one another, Sharon offers a unique perspective on how to talk kindly and effectively with one another, and occasionally even change hearts and minds.
WORKSHOP: American History in an Hour
Renowned for her informative and engaging workshops on important elements of U.S. History, SHARON MCMAHON offers this highly customizable talk which can include a short keynote, moderated conversation, and Q&A. Based on her highly successful and crowd-pleasing workshops, Sharon speaks expertly about:
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Sharon McMahon’s The Small and the Mighty reminds us of unsung American heroism
America’s favorite government teacher SHARON MCMAHON’s The Small and the Mighty: Twelve Unsung Americans Who Changed the Course of History, from the Founding to the Civil Rights Movement may be America’s favorite history book. A #1 New York Times bestseller, The Small and the Mighty has been celebrated as one of the year’s top reads by Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Goodreads, highlighting the unsung heroes who shaped America. Book McMahon today to learn about the ordinary Americans whose courage formed the character of our country.
Sharon McMahon helped raise $170M for medical debt forgiveness
Inspirational educator and podcaster SHARON MCMAHON may be best known for her uplifting social media presence, but she is also a profound philanthropist. McMahon’s annual Instagram fundraiser raised $1M in direct donations for the organization RIP Medical Debt, who amplified the donation to relieve $170M in medical debt across 142,830 families. McMahon’s endless optimism and community-first approach to political education maintains a positive perspective on today’s headlines, appropriate for all audiences.
#1 New York Times bestselling author, educator, and host of the chart-topping podcast Here’s Where It Gets Interesting, Sharon McMahon is on a mission to educate, inspire, and empower.
A former high school government and law teacher, Sharon became known as "America’s Government Teacher" during the 2020 election for her viral efforts to combat political misinformation. Her knack for breaking down complex topics with clarity, humor, and a steadfast commitment to facts has attracted a community of over one and a half a million followers—affectionately called the “Governerds.”
Sharon’s newsletter, The Preamble, is one of the largest publications on Substack, providing historical context and non-partisan insights to help readers navigate today’s political landscape. Her debut book, The Small and the Mighty, has been celebrated as one of the year’s top reads by Barnes & Noble, Amazon, and Goodreads, highlighting the unsung heroes who shaped America.
Beyond education, Sharon leads philanthropic initiatives that have raised over $11 million to address critical needs, from medical debt relief to disaster recovery. She inspires audiences with a message of hope: history shows us that even small actions can create powerful change.
By inviting Sharon to speak, your audience will leave:
Learn more at sharonmcmahon.com or follow her @SharonSaySo.
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