Class Action

In Steven B. Frank's 'Class Action,' sixth grader Sam Warren decides he's had enough of homework and, with an unlikely team including his older sister, best friends, and an elderly neighbor, initiates a class action lawsuit against the Los Angeles School Board. The book cleverly navigates the complexities of the legal system through a child's perspective, making it accessible and engaging. It's a story about standing up for what you believe in, the power of collective action, and the importance of a strong support system. Ideal for middle-grade readers, it sparks conversations about fairness, rules, and civic engagement.

With the help of his older sister, his three best friends, and his elderly neighbor, sixth grader Sam Warren brings a class action suit against the Los Angeles School Board, arguing that homework is unconstitutional, and his case goes all the way to the Supreme Court.