Mariam Azeez, a youth and member of the Al Hedaya Islamic Center, has written a book with Terry Murphy and Deborah Clarke about the power of kindness and compassion called Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity.Look for an interview with the authors in next week's edition of The Newtown Bee. For more information about Soulful Sydney Explores Diversity, visit soulfulsydney.com.

The public is welcome to take part in the book's launch, Sunday, July 15, at 1 pm, at the Edmond Town Hall, 45 Main Street. The event is designed to celebrate the interconnectedness and beauty of God's diversity in the community.

There will be activities for children and families, music, and Mariam requests that people bring cookies so that everyone may "break bread" together.