Throughout the year, the Rendell Center delivers special programs that are based on fresh content, current events and civic holidays.
2026 Veterans Day Read Aloud
November 9-13
Join The Rendell Center, ABOTA, The Pennsylvania Bar Association, the Supreme Court of PA Historical Society, and the Montgomery Bar Association for the 2026 Veterans Day Read Aloud Celebration!
Honor Veterans Day with a special virtual event designed to bring the stories of service and sacrifice directly to your classroom! Our Veterans Day Virtual Read Aloud Program connects elementary school students with veterans from across the country, offering a unique opportunity to learn about the values of bravery, teamwork, and civic duty through engaging stories.
Selected Books:
- The Impossible Patriotism Project by Linda Skeers
- My Red Balloon by Eve Bunting
- Hero Mom by Melinda Hardin
- Hero Dad by Melinda Hardin
What to Expect:
In this interactive program, veterans will read children’s books that highlight themes of courage, citizenship, and the importance of giving back to the community. After the reading, students will have a chance to participate in a Q&A session with the veterans, giving them an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about military service and the role of veterans in our society.
For Veterans, This Is an Opportunity To:
- Give back: Inspire the next generation with your knowledge and passion
- Make an impact: Help young students understand the impact that serving in the Armed Forces has made on your lives.
Join Us For This Exciting Annual Civics Learning Event!
Register below
Registration hasn’t opened yet. If you have questions, please reach out to Beth Specker or Jennifer Pelletier.
Read Alouds selected for Veterans 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.”