He Made a Federal Case Out of It: Steven Frank's Class Action and the Salvation of Childhood

Mackenzie Decker

Authors

Mackenzie Decker Westridge Middle School, Lenexa, Kansas

Abstract

In Steven Frank’s 2018 novel Class Action, middle-schooler Sam realizes something needs to change. When his teacher sends home a practice test to take over the weekend, Sam snaps. He stands on his desk holding up a hand-drawn “NO HW” sign and encourages others to do the same. When Sam is suspended his journey begins.

Author Biography

Mackenzie Decker, Westridge Middle School, Lenexa, Kansas

I am a Tulsa, Oklahoma native currently living in Lenexa, Kansas. I graduated from Pittsburg State University in May of 2022. This is my first of year teaching. I currently teach a reading intervention course for eighth graders in Shawnee Mission School District. My favorite novel is Wuthering Heights by Emily Bronte, and my favorite book series is Outlander by Diana Gabaldon. I have a five-year-old orange tabby cat named Charlie, and he is my best friend. You may reach me at deckermackenzie@gmail.com.