Kate McKinnon’s Third Millicent Quibb Book Arrives as TV Appearances Put Her Back in the Spotlight
Kate McKinnon is back in the spotlight this week as the former Saturday Night Live star prepares to release the third and final book in her Millicent Quibb series while making a fresh round of television appearances.
The Jungle of Carabanana, the third installment in McKinnon’s middle-grade series, is scheduled to be released Tuesday, September 29, 2026. The book follows the Porch sisters and their mentor, Millicent Quibb, on another adventure involving mad science and their ongoing battle against the Krenetics Research Association, or KRA.
The timing has put McKinnon’s name back into entertainment and book-related searches, with several TV appearances surrounding the release.
Kate McKinnon Appears on TV Ahead of Book Release
McKinnon appeared on the TODAY third hour on Monday, September 28, for a conversation connected to the new book. The episode’s lineup specifically included a segment catching up with McKinnon.
She was also scheduled as a guest on ABC’s The View on September 28. ABC’s official guest announcement lists McKinnon as an author appearing to discuss The Jungle of Carabanana.
Later, McKinnon is scheduled to appear on Late Night with Seth Meyers alongside Christopher Abbott. The episode is listed for September 28 and comes immediately before the new book reaches stores.
That cluster of appearances helps explain why McKinnon is attracting renewed attention now rather than when the book was first announced.
What Is The Jungle of Carabanana About?
The new novel takes Gertrude, Eugenia and Dee-Dee Porch to ParisToo, described by the publisher as a beautiful almost-French city.
Their trip quickly becomes another fight against the KRA, which is preparing what the publisher describes as its most dangerous plan yet.
The sisters and Millicent must attempt to stop the organization while dealing with increasingly strange obstacles, including a tree that throws coconuts, a suspicious pile of sausage and a particularly intimidating aunt.
The story also promises revelations about the characters’ pasts as the series moves toward its final installment.
The Third Book Completes the Millicent Quibb Series
McKinnon launched the series in 2024 with The Millicent Quibb School of Etiquette for Young Ladies of Mad Science. The second book, Secrets of the Purple Pearl, followed in 2025.
The Jungle of Carabanana is the third book and has been described as the final installment of the series. Kirkus reported in March that the trilogy would conclude with the new novel, while the publisher currently describes it as the third book in the bestselling series.
The series centers on the three Porch sisters and the mysterious Millicent Quibb, combining middle-grade adventure, humor and mad-science elements.
McKinnon is not only the author of the series. She also narrates the audiobook version of the new book alongside Emily Lynne. The audiobook is scheduled for release September 29 as well.
Why Kate McKinnon Is Trending Now
The immediate reason for the renewed interest is the convergence of the book release and McKinnon’s television schedule.
The Jungle of Carabanana arrives September 29, while McKinnon has been appearing across major TV programs to discuss the project. The View officially listed her as its September 28 guest, and Late Night with Seth Meyers also scheduled her for the same date.
That makes this week a significant moment for McKinnon’s work as an author, particularly because the new release closes the current Millicent Quibb story.
For readers who have followed the series since 2024, the focus now shifts from waiting for another installment to seeing how McKinnon concludes the adventures of the Porch sisters and Millicent Quibb
