In this activist biography, explore the life of a man who honed his leadership skills during the heart of the civil rights movement—embodying and amplifying the essential intersection between American politics and social justice.

When Jenney Egertson met George Evans—the mayor of Selma, Alabama, from 2008-2016—she was presented with a challenge: How could she effectively capture the life and impact of such a highly influential leader?

When George Evans died in early 2023, Jenney was presented with a new challenge: How could she tell the mayor's story and continue his legacy after he passed on?

Selma's Mayor is a deeply personal story, blurring the lines between memoir and biography. It tells the story of a man who spent his life leading with values and kindness . . . and the author whose life he transformed.

Utilizing primary and secondary sources, this nonfiction political biography narrative paints a picture of a beloved mayor who rose above the actions of detractors and whose leadership was always rooted in love for his hometown and its residents.

In this essential story from Selma, readers will find . . .

• A rich testament to the power of local government and determination,
  
• A role model for integrity and committed, kind service,
  
• A reminder of what true leadership looks like, and
  
• A mirror with which to examine their own relationship with race.
  

For fans of King and The Dead Are Arising, Selma's Mayor is a master class on selfless leadership and an unmissable portrait of a highly principled man.

How will George Evans' story transform yours?

Jenney Egertson has always been a storyteller. Throughout her career, she's brought her love of connection and writing to high school classrooms, corporate America, and nonprofit clients as a communications consultant. At age sixty-four, she published her first book, Before I Leave, which won a 2019 Independent Publisher Book Award.

Jenney's nonfiction writing focuses on relationships and reflects her commitment to the level of research required to accurately represent her subjects as complex individuals with unique lives and experiences. Her love for the craft and for people helps her to bring three-dimensional depth to the two-dimensional page.