The children’s story, “I Took My Frog to the Library,” as read by Court of Appeals Judge Francie Riedmann, serves as a backdrop for a discussion of the rights and responsibilities found in the U.S. Constitution.

The unique civics education tool is specially designed for younger grade school. In the story, after a series of mishaps, the librarian makes a rule that animals may not come into the library. Relating the library rules with our nation’s laws, Judge Riedmann encourages students to learn about the Constitution.

The video is available at the link shown below and will air at various times on the City of Lincoln’s health and education channels throughout the month. Additionally, the video is available for both “zoomie” and “roomie” students who are in-person, distance, or home school learners.

Watch “I Took My Frog to the Library,” and Constitution Day introduction (5-minutes): https://vimeo.com/452714641.

This storybook reading is the first Court of Appeals educational outreach project designed to reach younger students. With this video, the Nebraska Court of Appeals has organized Constitution Day resources for every student level.

The Court’s main education focus is with high school and college students through their College Campus Initiative (modified this year for COVID): Court of Appeals College Campus Initiative Goes Virtual for Constitution Day 2020 

This year the Court also partnered with Nebraska State Bar Foundation to curate a listing of free resources for Constitution Day honoring the 100th anniversary of the 19th amendment: Online Resources to Celebrate 19th Amendment to U.S. Constitution Offered by Court of Appeals, Bar Foundation.

Constitution Day is observed each year on September 17 to commemorate the signing of the Constitution on September 17, 1787.