Smalltown City and the Spirit of City Hall

This book takes young readers on an adventurous third-grade field trip to city hall. When an unexpected storm lands, the students are stuck and cannot return to school. With a little help from a friendly spirit, they discover what it takes to run a small city, and the true meaning of community.

About the author

Nancy Pearson is a former elementary school teacher and community organizer in Portsmouth, NH, where she served as a two-term city councilor. Nancy earned her Master of Public Administration at UNH in 2012, and her PhD in 2023, after conducting a multi-city case study on civic participation during the Covid-19 government lockdowns. Dr. Nancy knows how to bring innovative ideas to life, as a speaker, in workshops, and in her children's book series. As a self-titled local government evangelist, Dr. Nancy's passion lies in creating pathways for empowering citizens, and she is dedicated to reshaping how everyday people understand and engage in civic responsibility.

Product details

• Authors: Nancy Pearson
• Publisher: Peter E. Randall Publisher
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 6 to 9
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.08.2025
• EAN: 9781942155942
• ISBN: 978-1-942155-94-2
• No. of pages: 96
• Subject: Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education