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On October 1, 2024, Kate McKinnon, renowned for her role as “Weird Barbie,” launched her debut children’s book titled The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. This middle-grade novel, which McKinnon began conceptualizing a decade ago, reflects her own childhood experiences and the importance of embracing individuality.
The story follows three sisters—Gertrude, Eugenia, and Dee-Dee—who feel out of place in their pretentious town. Living with their snobbish relatives, the sisters face expulsion from school before encountering their eccentric mentor, Millicent Quibb, who is described as having “worms in her hair.” McKinnon shared that the book aims to inspire young readers to embrace their uniqueness. The book is intended to be the first in a series, highlighting themes of identity and acceptance.
Reflecting on her writing process, McKinnon noted that much of the book was written while she was bedridden. “I ended up staying in bed for a year, basically,” she laughed. She emphasized the similarities between sketch comedy and writing for children: “I find sketch comedy and middle school to be very similar”.
In discussing her childhood influences, McKinnon credited her parents for nurturing her eccentric interests. This sentiment echoes throughout her book as the Porch sisters discover their strengths through mentorship.
McKinnon also narrated the audiobook version of her story, describing it as one of the most labor-intensive performances she has undertaken.
As part of promoting her book, McKinnon announced plans for a nationwide tour. She expressed excitement about connecting with readers and sharing a message of self-acceptance.
For more details on Kate McKinnon’s journey and insights into her new book, you can read the full article on AP News [2].
Sources:
[1] https://abc17news.com/news/ap-national-news/2024/10/01/after-playing-weird-barbie-kate-mckinnons-new-childrens-book-also-celebrates-being-uniquely-you/
[2] https://apnews.com/article/kate-mckinnon-book-e1b49d1f38d6d9e976a58f1a402a3214
[3] https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/after-playing-weird-barbie-kate-mckinnon-s-new-19807741.php
[4] https://www.elle.com/culture/books/a62351055/kate-mckinnon-book-recommendations-2024/
[5] https://apnews.com/hub/kate-mckinnon
[6] https://apnews.com/article/mckinnon-gladwell-mendes-92nd-street-y-a63670c699d50a033d6d9c2344964161
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