Upcoming ABOTA Foundation’s Civics Education Events
Constitution Week Read Alouds
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Hispanic Heritage Week Read Alouds - ABOTA x Rendell
Join the ABOTA Foundation and the Rendell Center for the 2025 Hispanic Heritage Month Read Aloud Celebration!
We’re excited to invite you to be part of a meaningful educational experience that brings a celebration of Citizenship and Community to life for young learners. This year’s featured books are:
Turning Pages: My Life Story by Sonia Sotomayor
Dreamers by Yuyi Morales (K-3rd grade)
Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation by Duncan Tonatiuh (4-6th grade)
What to Expect:
Volunteer readers, 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!
National Anti-Bully Month Read Alouds - ABOTA x Rendell
Share stories that build kindness, empathy, and respect, take a stand against bullying!
Join the ABOTA Foundation and the Rendell Center for the 2025 Anti-Bullying Month Read Aloud Celebration!
We’re excited to invite you to be part of a meaningful educational experience that brings a celebration of Citizenship and Community to life for young learners. This year’s featured books are:
Just Ask! Be Different, Be Brave, Be You by Sonia Sotomayor
Just Help! How to Build a Better World by Sonia Sotomayor
Nobody by Beverly Frankel
What to Expect:
Volunteer readers, 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!
Election Day Read Alouds - ABOTA x Rendell
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!
Veterans Day Read Alouds - ABOTA x Rendell
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.
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.
Program Highlights:
Veterans as Storytellers: Veterans from different branches of the military will serve as guest readers, sharing inspiring stories that reflect the importance of service.
Live Virtual Experience: Students will engage with veterans in real time through a live virtual platform, allowing for direct interaction and meaningful dialogue.
Interactive Discussions: The Q&A session following the read aloud encourages students to connect with veterans, ask questions, and reflect on the lessons of the day.
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
This virtual Veterans Day event is a powerful way to teach students about the significance of the holiday, while fostering an appreciation for the sacrifices made by those who have served our country. Bring your students together to celebrate Veterans Day in a way that is both educational and inspiring!
Join Us For This Exciting Annual Civics Learning Event!
Bill of Rights Read Alouds - ABOTA x Rendell
Join the ABOTA Foundation and the Rendell Center 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!