Storytime with Lawyers: Launching During National Reading Week

The Rhode Island Bar Association is introducing Storytime with Lawyers, a new law-related education program launched as part of President Patrick A. Guida’s focus on law-related education. The program connects Rhode Island attorneys with elementary classrooms to promote literacy while introducing students to laws, rules, and the legal profession in an age-appropriate way. 

Storytime with Lawyers will kick off during National Reading Week, March 2–6, 2026, with classroom visits taking place throughout that week and continuing beyond as part of RIBA’s Law-Related Education initiatives. 

For Teachers: Request a Classroom Visit 

Teachers may request a Storytime with Lawyers visit for Reading Week (March 2–6, 2026). 

Attorney volunteers will: 

• Read aloud to students in grades K–3 
• Lead a short, age-appropriate conversation about laws, rules, and fairness 
• Visit during the school day at a time coordinated with the teacher 

Request a Classroom Visit – Teacher Form 

For Attorneys: Volunteer for Storytime with Lawyers 

Rhode Island attorneys are invited to volunteer for Storytime with Lawyers by reading to a classroom in grades K-3 during Reading Week or later in the school year.  

Attorney volunteers will: 

• Read a law-related children’s book
• Introduce basic civic concepts in a simple, engaging way 
• Receive suggested book selections and guidance from RIBA 

Volunteer for Storytime with Lawyers – Attorney Sign-Up Form

To learn more about LRE initiatives, please click here.

Questions? 

Allison Baker  
LRE Programs Coordinator 
📞 401-421-5740
📧 abaker@ribar.com