Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, and The Pennsylvania Bar Association for the 2025  Hispanic Heritage Month Read Aloud Celebration!

We’re excited to invite you to be part of a meaningful educational experience that brings a celebration of Citizenship and Community to life for young learners. This year’s featured books are:

• Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor
• Dreamers by Yuyi Morales (K-3rd grade)
• Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh (4-6th grade)

What to Expect:

Volunteer readers, lawyers and judges will virtually visit classrooms to read aloud selected children’s books that highlight important themes of law, justice, and civic responsibility.

• Each session lasts up to 30 minutes
• Ideal for students in grades 1–5
• Includes interactive discussions where students can ask questions, reflect on what they heard, and share their thoughts

For Students, This Experience:

• Makes complex legal concepts accessible and fun
• Highlights the importance of the Constitution and our judicial system
• Encourages curiosity about law and civic engagement
• Fosters critical thinking by exploring the meaning of justice and the responsibilities of good citizenship
• Promotes literacy through engaging, age-appropriate stories

For Lawyers and Judges, This Is an Opportunity To:

• Give back: Inspire the next generation with your knowledge and passion
• Make an impact: Help young students understand the role of law in everyday life
• Engage meaningfully: Use carefully chosen books to foster thoughtful conversations on legal themes in a fun, age-appropriate way

Join Us For This Exciting Annual Civics Learning Event!

Registration Opens Soon