Published Nov. 3, Caitlin Clark’s debut children’s book, ‘EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams‘ already climbed to the Number One bestseller spot on Amazon. Now Clark can add another feather to her hat as she becomes a No. 1 New York Times bestselling author, with her book debuting atop the children’s picture books best-seller list on Wednesday. And naturally, the Indiana Fever wasted no time in hyping up their star on this occasion.
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“Another accolade for the resume 🤩📚 Congratulations on becoming a #1 New York Times bestselling author, CC 👏,” read the post by the Fever on X.
Clark’s book, ‘EXTRAordinary!’ A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams has adapted a formative principle from her youth into a narrative work focused on ambition, work ethic, and self-confidence.
The book functions as an exploration of the foundational values Clark associates with her off-court trajectory. Structurally designed for demographics between the ages of 4 and 8, it uses rhythmic illustrations and visual cues. The text targets younger readers’ imaginations, emphasizing the importance of family, friends, and teammates over basketball achievements while prioritizing gratitude for support systems during the pursuit of goals.
Appearing on the “Today” show on Nov. 3, Clark shared her thoughts behind the book’s title and story.
“I had this mirror that my parents had made before I was even born, and my parents still have it in my childhood bedroom,” Clark said. “I think it’s just all about doing a little extra to reach your dreams and your goals. And I feel like that’s kind of a testament to not only my life, but obviously my professional career as well, playing basketball. So it’s fun getting to share the story with everybody.”
Clark also appeared on “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Nov. 6 and gave a glimpse of what motivated her in her journey as a basketball player.
“I think a lot of it is very true to my story, and the way I was raised,” Clark said. “You know, my career as a basketball player, just doing a little extra and believing in yourself a little extra. You’re going to need a little extra love, or courage.”
The book’s artwork also includes specific jersey numbers referencing different stages of Clark’s life and family history. The illustrated jerseys feature her standard number 22, her father’s collegiate number 6, her high school number 11, and the number 17 assigned during her Team USA tryout.
The ‘EXTRAordinary!’ represents Clark’s entry into the juvenile literary market as a credited author, distinguishing it from prior biographical projects centered on her trajectory. The existing catalog of children’s literature features ‘Caitlin Clark: A Little Golden Book Biography,’ a chronological retrospective authored by Marisa DiNovis and illustrated by Joanie Stone that documents the professional guard’s developmental timeline.
At just 24 years old, there is little doubt that fans can expect many more extraordinary things from Clark. With women’s sports experiencing a monumental rise in popularity in recent years, especially the WNBA, Clark believes the best is yet to come.
“One of my best memories as a young kid was going to my first WNBA game, and you didn’t get to watch a lot of women’s basketball on TV with ESPN here and there. And now every night you turn on a game, and there’s a nationally televised WNBA game,” Clark said.
“So I think we’re just scratching the surface. Obviously, we’ve added even three teams since I first got in the league three years ago and are going to continue to add more. I think by 2030 there’s going to be 18 teams: Detroit, Philly, and a couple of others. So super excited about that.”
Clark’s book is available on Amazon for $19.99, and it can also be purchased at Barnes and Noble for the same price. So far, Clark has had a busy offseason and has announced a partnership with Dick’s Sporting Goods as well. The fans are excited, as they may get another surprise development from the Indiana Fever star.