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The Bill of Rights—Now in Kid-Sized Portions

The Bill of Rights—Now in Kid-Sized Portions

We talk a lot about the Constitution on this blog. But what if I told you your 10-year-old could understand it too?

I'm excited to share that I’ve published a new book called 10 Rights Every Ten-Year-Old Should Know. It’s a short, accessible guide to the Bill of Rights, written specifically for kids—but honestly, adults can learn from it too.

10 Rights Every Ten-Year-Old Should Know!: A Kid's Guide on Understanding the Bill of Rights

Why write a book like this? Because our rights shouldn’t feel like legal secrets. They’re for everyone. And that includes the next generation.

The book breaks down each of the first ten amendments in plain language, connecting these core freedoms to situations kids might actually encounter—like school rules, protests, privacy, and more. It’s educational without being preachy, and it’s meant to spark questions, conversations, and curiosity.

đź“š Self-published, yes. But not self-serving. This book is about empowering young minds to know what protections they have under the law—and why that matters.

If you’ve ever wanted to explain the Constitution to a younger person but didn’t know where to start, this book was made for you.

You can check it out here, and as always, thanks for supporting Themistice and this little mission of legal clarity.

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