Caitlin Clark scored a major win outside the WNBA court on Wednesday. The Fever star became a New York Times best-selling author as her children’s book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams,” debuted at the top of the New York Times’ best-selling children’s picture books list on Wednesday.The Fever star’s children’s book features 32 pages and is aimed at children aged four to eight.
Adriana Predoi illustrated the book, and it is written in rhyming verse. On Wednesday, the Fever’s X account congratulated Clark on her major off-court accolade, flooding the comments section.”Best-selling author while some people’s favorite don’t even know how to read,” one fan said.”Caitlin is making this look like child’s play,” another fan said.”She just excels ON and OFF the court.
🐐,” another fan commented.More reactions followed:”Another accolade that you all hate in the front office,” one fan commented.”Caitlin will be the greatest woman in sports, not just basketball…Congrats, CC the league & the players, media hates, but your fans love you 🙌👏,” another fan commented.”Caitlin is like Midas; everything she touches turns to gold. 🙂👍🏿,” another fan said.”That’s pretty special”: Caitlin Clark reveals the reason behind releasing her children’s book nowCaitlin Clark revealed the reason for deciding to publish her children’s book this winter in an interview with The New York Times on Wednesday.
The Fever guard revealed a personal story from her childhood in her answer.”I think about what I would have wanted to hear when I was their age,” she said. “This book is actually inspired by a mirror in my bedroom growing up that said, ‘The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.’ I looked at it every day, and to me it was a reminder to give a little extra love, effort and care to the things that matter, to find a little extra joy every day.””I’ve had so many people help me get to where I am, and if I can encourage kids to go after their dreams while remembering the people who support them along the way, that’s pretty special.”Clark is having an eventful offseason after facing a first-round exit in the last playoffs.
She made appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” and “Good Morning America” earlier this month. She is also actively working with Nike to promote her signature sneakers.Read More:WNBA Fans Swoon Over Caitlin Clark’s Hair Transformation During Iowa VisitCaitlin Clark Fans Swoon Over Star’s Appearance on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon
