Ken Burns
On telling America’s story with honesty and heart, the power of unsung heroes, and the enduring resilience of the democratic experiment.
Sharon
McMahon
#1 New York Times bestselling author, American history and government educator, and keynote speaker
About Sharon
#1 New York Times bestseller
The breakout bestseller that inspired a new generation of history lovers.
“Sharon McMahon has a gift... for making the past feel not merely instructive but urgent, not merely relevant but alive.”
A cast of twelve improbable champions who will challenge everything you thought you knew about who makes America great. Meet a woman astride a white horse riding down Pennsylvania Avenue, a young boy detained at a Japanese incarceration camp, a poet on a train, and the ordinary citizens whose quiet courage changed the course of history.
#1 New York Times bestseller — for young readers & families
You don’t have to grow up to make history.
Written by Sharon McMahon and brought to life by award-winning illustrator Susanna Chapman, We Are Mighty introduces young readers to 12 extraordinary real-life Americans who proved that you don’t need money, fame, or power to change the world.
From a teenage lighthouse keeper braving stormy seas to a baseball legend standing up for his community, these fast-paced, beautifully illustrated stories teach kids the most powerful lesson in American history: when the world feels big and scary, just do the next needed thing.
Notable Conversations
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On the changing landscape of American journalism, combating polarization, and why reporting the plain facts has become an act of courage.
Major Garrett
On reporting from inside the White House press corps, presidential precedent, and the vital role of a free press in holding power accountable.
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