Ted Sutton launches law basics book for teens and families

Attorney and author Ted Sutton has released Greenback’s Book of Law, a story-driven guide aimed primarily at ages 12-18 and timed for the back-to-school season. The book tries to make civics, contracts, voting and other legal basics easier to understand for students, parents and young adults.

Why it matters: - Greenback’s Book of Law aims to fill a gap in school curricula by teaching legal basics that many students do not learn before they sign contracts, vote or own property. - The book is aimed primarily at 12-18 year-olds, but it is also positioned for young adults, homeschooling families and anyone who wants a plain-English introduction to the law. - The release lands at the start of the school year, when families are looking for civics and life-skills material.

What happened: - Ted Sutton, Esq., an attorney and author based in Reno, Nevada, released Greenback’s Book of Law: Everything You Need to Know – As Taught by a Friendly Dog! through SuccessDNA, Inc. - Sutton says the book is designed to make law basics entertaining and educational through storytelling. - The book is built around a friendly Goldendoodle named Greenback, rather than a traditional textbook format.

The details: - The book covers eight areas of law: Family Law, Property Law, Contracts, Torts, The Bill of Rights, Voting, Civics and Criminal Law. - Each chapter uses relatable stories to connect legal concepts. - The book includes illustrations and a cover by Tony Elmore. - Greenback tells the stories from the perspective of a dog listening in on his owner Ernie the Attorney’s office. - The character lineup includes Ernie the Attorney, Hunter and Willow, Gamer James, Slammin’ Sam, Grandma Gertrude and others. - Sutton says the book is intended to help readers save time and money and avoid legal consequences that can follow them for years. - A testimonial from Robert Kiyosaki calls the book an essential guide for non-attorney entrepreneurs and says Sutton keeps the law simple. - The book is available through the book website and Tenero. - The book is also promoted on Instagram and YouTube.

Between the lines: - Sutton is pitching the book as a practical civics resource for families who want more real-world legal education than schools typically provide. - The dog-led storytelling format is meant to make the material feel less like a textbook and more accessible to teens. - The marketing also leans on Sutton’s legal background and his family’s financial-education brand to position the book as both educational and entrepreneurial.

What's next: - Sutton is expected to keep promoting the book through social media and interviews as the school year gets underway. - The book may also find an audience among homeschool families and teens working on civics credit. - Sutton’s broader legal and business profile suggests ongoing cross-promotion between his law practice, speaking work and writing.