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Caitlin Clark Releases First Children’s Book Nov. 3

4/30/2026

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Caitlin Clark Book

Caitlin Clark's first children's book, inspired by a “little EXTRA” quote, will be released on November 3.
The publisher says the book shares Clark’s life and a message of effort and never-alone reassurance.
Clark follows former Iowa Hawkeye Megan Gustafson as the second star to publish a children’s book.
In a preseason game versus the New York Liberty, Clark scored seven points on 20 percent shooting from the field and three-point range.

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Caitlin Clark MVP

Caitlin Clark returns to full health and is a leading candidate for the 2026 WNBA MVP award.
She missed most of her second professional season because multiple ailments kept her sidelined.
The Indiana Fever entered the 2026 season with a championship-caliber roster anchored by frontcourt star Aliyah Boston.
Clark’s children’s book “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams,” illustrated by Adriana Predoi, aims to inspire girls worldwide.

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Random House Launches

Random House Books for Young Readers announced the book on April 28, with Vice President Michelle Nagler overseeing release.
Editorial Director Sara Sargent acquired rights from Alan Zucker at Excel Sports Management.
AJ Zhang and Adriana Predoi illustrate 32-page rhyming-verse book for ages 4-8.
Listening Library will release an audiobook simultaneously, extending the title beyond print.
Penguin Random House’s earlier Caitlin Clark biography became a New York Times bestseller, showing publishing appeal.

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Clark Announces Exit

Clark announced she will pursue a career venture outside of the WNBA.
She was named a captain of the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game.
Clark was voted a starter for the 2025 All-Star Game among the league’s top guards.
In her first game back after a nine-month injury layoff, she helped Indiana beat the New York Liberty 109-91.
Fever coach Stephanie White said Clark’s preseason energy and preparation have noticeably changed.

History

Historical Context

LeBron James' 2022 picture book “I Promise,” published by Random House, printed 500,000 copies whose sales funded scholarships for his I Promise School—an Akron public elementary opened in 2018 and fully serving grades 1-8 by 2022. Inspired by that model, WNBA star Caitlin Clark announced a 2025 children’s book with Random House, extending the athlete-publisher partnership to youth sports culture.

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Caitlin Clark Book

Caitlin Clark's first children's book, inspired by a “little EXTRA” quote, will be released on November 3.
The publisher says the book shares Clark’s life and a message of effort and never-alone reassurance.
Clark follows former Iowa Hawkeye Megan Gustafson as the second star to publish a children’s book.
In a preseason game versus the New York Liberty, Clark scored seven points on 20 percent shooting from the field and three-point range.

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