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

Bill of Rights Day

2025 Bill of Rights Week

December 15-19, 2025

Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, and The Pennsylvania Bar Association for the 2025 Bill of Rights Week Read Aloud Celebration!

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

  • The Power of Her Pen: The Story of Groundbreaking Journalist Ethel L. Payne by Lesa Cline-Ransome
  • Noodlephant by Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele
  • Snowballs for Severance by Richie Frieman

What to Expect:

During Bill of Rights Week, volunteer 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

Annenberg Public Policy Institute Logo
ABOTA and Pennsylvania Bar Association Logos

Read Alouds selected for Bill of Rights Week

The Power of Her Pen Book Cover
Noodlephant by Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele
Book Cover of My Red Balloon

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

Read Alouds selected for Constitution Day 2023

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I Dissent by Ruth Bader Ginsburg
Noodlephant by Jacob Kramer and K-Fai Steele
Turning Pages by Sonia Sotomayor
We The Kids by David Catrow