What is Sharon McMahon's highest-rated book?

"We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing" is Sharon McMahon's highest-rated book on LuvemBooks, with a reader rating of 5.0/5.

How many Sharon McMahon books are reviewed on LuvemBooks?

We have reviewed 1 book by Sharon McMahon.

What genres does Sharon McMahon write?

Sharon McMahon's books span genres including Children's Books, Biography & Memoir.

We've reviewed 1 Sharon McMahon book so far. We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing is a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book profiling twelve ordinary Americans whose small acts of courage created lasting change in their communities — it holds a 5.0/5 reader rating from 227 Amazon ratings. Check back as we add more of the author's work.

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Sharon McMahon

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Sharon McMahon is an American author, educator, and podcaster. She has written two New York Times bestselling books, The Small and the Mighty (2024) and We Are Mighty (2026).

On LuvemBooks, we've reviewed We Are Mighty.

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In Sharon McMahon's own words

Sharon McMahon speaks with Ken Burns at 92NY about American history, unsung heroes, and the power of everyday citizens.

Uploaded by The 92nd Street Y, New York, 2024 · Watch on YouTube ·

Septima Clark and Working with Enemies

McMahon highlights civil rights activist Septima Clark as one of her greatest personal heroes. She emphasizes Clark's philosophy that you must be willing to work with your enemies because anyone can experience a change of heart at any moment.

Humbling First Day as a High School Teacher

McMahon recalls entering her first day of teaching high school naively imagining she would be like Michelle Pfeiffer in 'Dangerous Minds.' Her illusions were instantly shattered when a student standing against the chalkboard bluntly cursed her out in response to a polite request to sit down.

White Supremacy Behind Whitewashing History

McMahon argues that efforts to sanitize American history and downplay the realities of slavery stem directly from white supremacy. She explains that at the root of revisionist curriculum is a desire to keep white people in power from feeling uncomfortable about the past.

Tim Walz's Genuine Enthusiasm in Person

McMahon shares an anecdote from early 2024 when she sat behind Minnesota Governor Tim Walz at an event before he was on the national ticket. She observed him enthusiastically hollering encouragement for every single speaker who took the stage, reflecting his background as a high school football coach.

Right-Sizing Impact to Help One Person

In response to a young reader asking how to make a difference, McMahon advises against getting paralyzed by the scale of global problems. She urges people to right-size their community to their own home or classroom, noting that helping a single individual is just as valuable as trying to save the whole world.

We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing

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reader rating · 227 ratings

We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing is a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book by Sharon McMahon, illustrated by award-winning Susanna Chapman, published by Knopf Books for Young Readers. It profiles twelve ordinary Americans — teachers, kids, and quiet changemakers — whose small, courageous acts created lasting ripples in their communities, designed to inspire readers ages 6 and up to believe that doing the next needed thing is within anyone's reach.

Reviewed Jul 27, 2026

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Sharon McMahon is an American author, educator, and podcaster whose work focuses on ordinary people who made an outsized difference in their communities. On LuvemBooks we've reviewed 1 of their books: We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing, a picture book illustrated by Susanna Chapman that profiles twelve real teachers, kids, and quiet changemakers whose small, courageous acts created lasting ripples — and it holds a 5.0/5 reader rating from 227 Amazon ratings. It's the same celebrate-the-everyday-hero subject matter that runs through their broader work, including their notable book Small and the Mighty.

Where should I start?: Start with We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing — it's the one Sharon McMahon book we've reviewed, and it's a natural entry point. The picture book profiles twelve ordinary Americans, from teachers to kids, whose small acts of courage rippled outward, making it an easy, uplifting introduction to the author's focus on everyday changemakers. It holds a 5.0/5 reader rating from 227 Amazon ratings.
What's their writing style?: Based on the book we've reviewed, Sharon McMahon writes in an accessible, inspirational register built around true stories of everyday people. We Are Mighty is structured as short profiles of twelve real Americans — teachers, kids, and quiet changemakers — each framed around a small, courageous act with lasting impact. Paired with Susanna Chapman's illustrations, the approach turns civics and character into something a child can absorb one profile at a time.
Books we've reviewed: We've reviewed 1 Sharon McMahon book so far. We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing is a #1 New York Times bestselling picture book profiling twelve ordinary Americans whose small acts of courage created lasting change in their communities — it holds a 5.0/5 reader rating from 227 Amazon ratings. Check back as we add more of the author's work.
What genre do they write?: The Sharon McMahon book we've reviewed, We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing, falls under Children's Books — specifically an inspirational picture book built on true stories of real Americans. Given that the author's overall genres are listed as unknown, this reviewed title is the best guide we have to their published work for young readers.
What should I read after We Are Mighty?: If We Are Mighty resonated, the natural next step is Sharon McMahon's other notable work, Small and the Mighty, which we haven't reviewed yet but is listed among their notable books. Both share the author's signature focus on ordinary people whose modest actions made an extraordinary difference. Keep an eye on this hub — we'll add more reviews as our coverage grows.

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Sharon McMahon is an American author, educator, and podcaster. Their notable works include Small and the Mighty, and their writing centers on ordinary Americans whose everyday actions made a meaningful difference. On LuvemBooks we've reviewed 1 of their books, the picture book We Are Mighty: 12 Ordinary Americans Who Did the Next Needed Thing.

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