Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.
2025 Election Day Read Aloud: The Importance of Voting
November 3-7, 2025
Join us for a special Election Day Read Aloud, where we inspire young minds to understand the importance of voting! Designed for students in K-5, this interactive and engaging program will explore why voting is a cornerstone of democracy and how every citizen’s voice makes a difference.
Through captivating stories, our guest readers — including lawyers, judges, and community leaders — will highlight the power of choice, citizenship, and participation in shaping our country’s future. Students will learn about the electoral process in a fun, age-appropriate way, emphasizing the value of civic responsibility. The sessions will last 30 minutes and will include a question-and-answer session.
Read Alouds selected:
- I Voted: Making a Choice Makes a Difference by Mark Shulman
- A Vote is a Powerful Thing by Catherine Stier
What to Expect:
Volunteer lawyers, judges, and veterans will virtually visit classrooms across to read aloud selected children’s books that highlight important themes of democracy, elections, and Veterans contributions.
- 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:
- Highlights the importance of voting for our country
- Encourages curiosity about law and civic engagement
- 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!
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
Read Alouds selected for Election Day
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.”