About Sharon McMahon.

Sharon McMahon is one of the most widely-read independent voices in American politics and culture. A #1 New York Times-bestselling author, Sharon uses her influential platform to help people across the country make sense of history, government, and current events.

A longtime government and law educator, Sharon became known as America's Government Teacher for breaking down complex topics with facts and a deep knowledge of history. What followed was a community of millions who dubbed themselves "Governerds,” and a daily publication, The Preamble, that has grown into one of the most popular political newsletters on Substack. For her work bringing millions into the civic conversation, Sharon received the Freedom Forum's prestigious Free Expression Award.

Her debut book, The Small and the Mighty, was a #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Amazon bestseller, a 2025 American Book Award winner, and one of the most decorated nonfiction books of the year — named a Top 5 Best Book of the Year and #1 Best History Book by Amazon, and Best Nonfiction of the Year by Barnes & Noble. Her follow-up, We Are Mighty — a children's picture book illustrated by award-winning artist Susanna Chapman — brings that same spirit to younger readers, celebrating the ordinary Americans whose small acts of courage changed history. A forthcoming book is also in progress for release in 2027.

On stage, Sharon has delivered keynote addresses at the National Governors Association Annual Meeting, the National Leadership Conference for Chief Judges of the US District Courts, and events at the George W. Bush Presidential Center — and has been a sought-after voice at corporate events, nonprofit conferences, and college campuses from coast to coast. Off stage, she leads philanthropic initiatives that have raised nearly $14 million for disaster recovery, medical debt relief, international crises, classroom grants, and more.

Her work has earned widespread acclaim, including the Jefferson Award for Outstanding Public Service by a Private Citizen, a Webby Award for Best Podcast, PR Week's Communicator of the Year.

Her message is simple: powerful change is built by ordinary people doing the next needed thing.