Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.
2024 Constitution Day Read Aloud Spectacular
September 16-20, 2024
Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, and The Pennsylvania Bar Association for our Constitution Day Read Aloud Program from September 16 – September 20, 2024.
I Dissent: Ruth Bader Ginsburg Makes Her Mark by Debbie Levy
Noodlephant by Jacob Kramer
Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor
We The Kids: The Preamble to the Constitution of the United States by David Catrow
What to Expect:
- Our team of volunteer lawyers and will join classrooms virtually to read aloud specially selected 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 One of Our Sessions!
Register below
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
Selected Read Alouds
What Teachers Have Said about the Read Aloud Program:
“Thank you very much for this special opportunity. We were awestruck by the presenters.”
“Thank you so much for such an exciting
story time.”
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!”
“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.”