In conjunction with Milton’s Annual Christmas Tree Lighting and “Visit from Santa” in East Milton Square, East Congregational Church (two blocks away at 610 Adams Street) will present a literacy event entitled “Reading Changes Lives” on Sunday, November 30, 3:30 – 6:30 pm This fun and family-friendly event will feature a story time with some new and some classic Christmas and holiday stories, enhanced with homemade cookies and milk. Craft activities will be offered in the church’s Fellowship Hall.

Books will be available to purchase for a donation to Barefoot Books, a Concord, MA and UK-based publisher of multi-cultural books for children whose titles are mostly sold outside traditional retail outlets.