Longest-Running ‘SNL’ Cast Member Gives Major Career Update Ahead of Season 51

Kenan Thompson is known for his comedy chops as an actor and comedian, but he’s about to add “children’s book author” to his resume. The beloved TV star shared exciting career news three months before the 51st season of Saturday Night Live is expected to debut. Thompson, who is the longest-running cast member in history on the NBC sketch comedy series, announced that his debut children’s book is available for pre-order at a sale price.

Posting to Instagram on July 8, Thompson, 47, urged fans to preorder his upcoming book...