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‘Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt’ star Ellie Kemper to pen book

FILE - In this March 30, 2016 file photo, Ellie Kemper attends the premiere of Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 2 in New York. Scribner has announced it will publish a collection of humorous essays from Ellie Kemper, who plays the title character in the Netflix series, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." To be published in 2018, the as-yet-untitled book will feature stories from Kemper’s life. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)
FILE - In this March 30, 2016 file photo, Ellie Kemper attends the premiere of Netflix's "Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt" Season 2 in New York. Scribner has announced it will publish a collection of humorous essays from Ellie Kemper, who plays the title character in the Netflix series, “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt." To be published in 2018, the as-yet-untitled book will feature stories from Kemper’s life. (Photo by Greg Allen/Invision/AP, File)

NEW YORK (AP) – The star of “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” is breaking into print.

Scribner has announced it will publish a collection of humorous essays from Ellie Kemper, who plays the title character in the Netflix comedy series “Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt” and was formerly a cast member of NBC’s “The Office.”

To be published in 2018, the book – not yet titled – will feature stories from Kemper’s life, from growing up in St.

Louis to her career in Hollywood.

Scribner describes Kemper’s writing style as “relatable, unexpected, insightful and hilarious.”