Join The Rendell Center, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), the Pennsylvania Bar Association, and the Supreme Court of PA Historical Society for the 2025 Bill of Rights Week Read Aloud Celebration during the week of December 15-19, 2025.

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

The Rendell Center will match you with interested classroom teachers based on your availability and the classrooms’ schedules. If you are a match, the Rendell Center will send the date/time, Zoom information, the book selected by the teacher and a few discussion questions to be used to talk with the class following the reading. 

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

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
   

Register as a Volunteer for the Event