Kate McKinnon Debuts Middle-Grade Novel

Kate McKinnon, former Saturday Night Live star, has released her first book, The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. The book is aimed at middle-grade kids, and McKinnon posits a connection between sketch comedy and middle school, commenting on the "unabashed silliness" found in both. The narrative centers on three sisters who, after being expelled from school, find guidance under an eccentric scientist named Millicent Quibb.

In a recent Zoom Q&A, McKinnon recounted her writing process that began pre-SNL and extended beyond her tenure on the show. Writing mostly from her bed for a year, she described the activity as similar to performing and improvising. McKinnon, revealing her introverted nature, expressed satisfaction with the solitary writing process.

The book, defined by its whimsical humor, introduces memorable characters that McKinnon meticulously voiced for the audiobook. Reflecting on her childhood, she credited her parents and teachers for nurturing her unique interests. McKinnon is embarking on a national book tour, hoping to inspire young readers to embrace their distinctiveness. She described her excitement at the potential to reassure kids that their quirks could be their greatest strengths. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)