Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.

Bill of Rights Day

December 15 is Bill of Rights Day.

Join us for our Read Aloud Celebrating the Bill of Rights

December 11-18, 2024

Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, and The Pennsylvania Bar Association for our December Read Aloud Program focusing on the Bill of Rights. We have selected three (3) books to make Read Alouds this month especially memorable.

Freedom on the Menu by Carole Boston Weatherford

Carl the Complainer by Michelle Knudsen

Snowballs for Severance by Richie Frieman

What to Expect:

  • Our team of volunteer lawyers will join classrooms virtually to read aloud specially select books that explore themes related to law, justice, and civic responsibility.
  • The sessions last 30-45 minutes and are ideal for grades 2-5.
  • Following each reading, students will have the opportunity to participate in lively discussions, sharing their thoughts, questions, and insights.

Benefits for students:

  • Explores legal concepts in a fun and educational way.
  • Celebrates the Constitution and the Rule of Law.
  • Promotes interest in the law to young people.
  • Develops critical thinking by encouraging students to think critically about the principles of justice and fairness and the rule of law.
  • Promotes Literacy by cultivating a love for reading and learning through engaging storytelling.

Benefits for Lawyers:

  • Volunteer Opportunity – Give back to the next generation – share your expertise and passion with young learners

Join Us For This Exciting Annual Civics Learning Event!

Register below

ABOTA and Pennsylvania Bar Association Logos

Register as a Lawyer

Click Here to register to read to a classroom

Register as a Teacher

Click Here to register your classroom for a reading

Read Alouds selected for Bill of Rights Day

cover of the book Freedom on the Menu
Carl the Complainer by Michelle Knudsen
Snowballs for Severance, the Terrifically True Story of Dane Best and the Snowball Ban, by Richie Frieman.

What Teachers Have Said about the Read Aloud Program:

“Thank you very much for this special opportunity. We were awestruck by the presenters.”

Enissa Borine

Wayne Elementary

“Thank you so much for such an exciting
story time.”

Tarsha Corbitt

Norwood Elementary

What ABOTA Members Have Said about the Read Aloud Program:

“Thank you for allowing me to participate today – the students were wonderful and asked great questions!”

Judge Caroline Baker

“I was really looking forward to my reading and I’m glad I did it. The experience was even better than I anticipated. I’d love to do it again.”

Bob Cooper