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Book notes: Sheila E. brings her 'Beat' to Naperville Dec. 20

• Meet local author Joy Joseph as she reads from and signs copies of her book "The Wrong Fork in the Road" at 1 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, at d'Vine Wine and Gifts, 243 E. Northwest Hwy., Palatine. Books will be available for purchase. Guests are invited to take part in a wine-tasting at the event. Free. (847) 359-9463.

• Children's author and poet Kwame Alexander discusses and signs copies of his new book, "Crossover," at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. To receive a number for the signing line, purchase a copy of the book from Anderson's. andersons bookshop.com.

• Singer, drummer and author Sheila E. introduces her new book, "The Beat of My Own Drum," at an author event at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, at Community Christian Church (The Yellow Box), 1635 Emerson Lane, Naperville. The event is sponsored by Anderson's Bookshop. Tickets are required and are available with the purchase of "The Beat of My Own Drum" at Anderson's Bookshop, 123 W. Jefferson Ave., Naperville. Companion tickets are also available. andersons bookshop.com.

- Laura Milbrath Stewart

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