MUSLIM author Sahera Patel is coming to Blackburn as part of World Book Night.

She will be speaking at its Central Library on Monday April 23 at 6pm

Born in Bolton and now living in Dewsbury, will talk about her two books and blog http://foreverfaith.co.uk.

Her parents were originally from India, offering her experience of two cultures.

Ms Patel has a passion for her faith and it inspired her first book, I’m not a Celebrity I am a Muslim.

Her second book Unveiling Arabia'is a memoir of time spent teaching in Saudi Arabia.

Both books use a cocktail of humour and relatable emotions to draw in the reader.

Tickets at £2 are available from Blackburn Library and by emailing library@blackburn.gov.uk.

World Book Night is a national celebration with a focus on reaching those who don't regularly read,