Mindy Kaling.Photo:Courtesy of Mindy’s Book Studio
Courtesy of Mindy’s Book Studio
Mindy’s Book Studio.Courtesy of Mindy’s Book Studio
“Reading a Michael [Crichton] book or Stephen King when I was much too young to read them was so titillating to me," she says. “It’s kind of what I think kids now feel like when they watch a rated R movie and they’re only 11. So for me, it was a way to be rebellious because the great thing about my parents is they really did not care what I was reading, as long as I was reading.”
Mindy Kaling.Courtesy of Mindy’s Book Studio
“She’s just such a powerhouse talent and has done such incredible work to pave the way for more diverse creators in the entertainment industry,” Lea tells PEOPLE of Kaling. “I couldn’t be more honored to be part of such an amazing team.”
Kaling, who wrote an introductory note for the novel, says that the book is one that she “would’ve tried to get when I was 12.”Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.“It’s been wonderful to find solace in these incredible books,” Kaling says. “I’m just over the moon for these authors to be getting their rightfully deserved attention.”
source: people.com
