Kate McKinnon's New Book: A Funny Look at Being Different

Ever wondered what happens when a former Saturday Night Live star writes a book? Well, Kate McKinnon has done just that. Her first novel is called "The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science". It's not your typical story – it's filled with laughter and weirdness, just like middle school! McKinnon thinks sketch comedy and middle school have a lot in common. Both are full of silly stuff that doesn't make sense but is hilarious anyway. The book tells the tale of three sisters who get kicked out of school and then meet an eccentric scientist named Millicent Quibb.

Writing this book was a long journey for McKinnon. She started before her SNL days and kept going even after she left the show. She spent a whole year writing from her bed, which she found similar to performing on stage. It's like improvising, but with words instead of actions. McKinnon is excited about her new book because it lets her voice some wacky characters for the audiobook version. She looks back at her childhood and gives credit to her parents and teachers for encouraging her unique interests. Now, she's going on a national tour to inspire young readers to love their quirks. Think about it: what if your weird habits were actually your superpowers? That’s the message McKinnon wants kids to hear. She hopes they'll understand that being different is awesome.

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