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Kate McKinnon

About the Author

Kate McKinnon is a #1 New York Times bestselling author, award-winning performer, and writer, who is celebrated globally for her work in film and television. Young readers will recognize her voice role as ‘Ms. Frizzle’ in The Magic School Bus Rides Again for Netflix. She recently played ‘Weird Barbie’ in Greta Gerwig’s worldwide blockbuster hit, Barbie. The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science was her debut novel.

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Secrets of the Purple Pearl
Secrets of the Purple Pearl

Secrets of the Purple Pearl

by Kate McKinnon

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The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science
The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science

by Kate McKinnon

Buy the book

Events

September 2025

  • Books & Greetings: Signing and Meet & Greet

    Meet the hilarious Kate McKinnon and get a signed copy of The Secrets of the Purple Pearl.

    Northvale, NJ

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  • An Evening with Kate McKinnon

    Join Kate McKinnon for an evening of comedy and conversation and for the second installment of her #1 New York Times bestselling Millicent Quibb middle-grade series.

    92nd Street Y | New York, NY

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October 2025

  • Anderson's Bookshop Event

    Join Kate McKinnon and Anderson's Bookshop for a presentation and author Q&A. Books will be pre-signed.

    Tivoli Theatre | Downer's Grove, IL

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  • Chicago Humanities Event and Discussion

    Join Chicago Humanities for a hilarious deep dive into Kate McKinnon's latest book, The Secrets of the Purple Pearl.

    Illinois Tech | Chicago, IL

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