Jacqueline Woodson's Bushwick Upbringing; The Police’s Stewart Copeland; 'Wicked' Turns 20; Artist Melissa Joseph

National Book award winning author Jacqueline Woodson has written a new children's middle grade book (ages 10 and up), inspired by her childhood spent in Bushwick. Remember Us tells the story of a soon-to-be seventh grader Sage, a basketball obsessed girl who is living in the midst of a crisis of houses being burned around her neighborhood. Sage also makes a new friend, Freddy, and the two of them go on a summer journey of discovery. Woodson joins to discuss her book.

In two new releases, former Police drummer Stewart Copeland revives material from the late 1970s through 1980, a span that included the band’s formation and the beginning of his solo career. His new book, Stewart Copeland’s Police Diaries, features journal entries written between 1976 and 1979 and providing a glimpse into the band’s formative years. And in November he will reissue Klark Kent, his first solo album, originally released in 1980. Copeland joins us to talk about his career and take calls.

The beloved Broadway show "Wicked" is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year! Composer Stephen Schwartz joins us to discuss his now-classic score, and putting the show together 20 years ago. Plus, we are joined by the current Elphaba, Alyssa Fox, and Glinda, McKenzie Kurtz. All three will take calls from listeners about their favorite "Wicked" memories.

Melissa Joseph is a Brooklyn-based artist who previously worked as a high school art teacher and textile designer. Her new show, Irish Exit, displays new work inspired by photographs of her family to explore her own identity (Joseph's mother is American of Irish descent and her father is from India). Irish Exit features felt, ceramics, and paper pulp pieces, and is on view at Margot Samel in Tribeca through November 22. Joseph joins us in studio to discuss the show and her practice.