Caitlin Clark announces children's book 2026

Caitlin Clark said Tuesday that her first children’s picture book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams,” will be published on Nov. 3, 2026. (global.penguinrandomhouse.com) (abcnews.com) Random House Books for Young Readers is publishing the book, and illustrator Adriana Predoi is attached to the project. Clark said the story draws on the support she received from family, friends and teammates. (global.penguinrandomhouse.com) (abcnews.com) The title comes from a line Clark saw above the mirror in her childhood bedroom: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.” The book is written in rhyming verse and is aimed at young readers. (abcnews.com) (olympics.com) Clark said basketball brought her “so many incredible opportunities,” but said the people around her mattered most. She said she wants the book to remind children they are “never alone” in chasing their dreams. (abcnews.com) The announcement adds a publishing project to Clark’s off-court portfolio as she enters the 2026 WNBA season with the Indiana Fever. She is 24 and already a two-time WNBA All-Star, according to Olympics.com’s profile of the release. (olympics.com) The timing also follows an injury-hit 2025 season in which Clark was limited to 13 games, according to the Associated Press report carried by ABC News. She returned to action in a preseason win over the New York Liberty on April 26. (abcnews.com) For now, the book’s message tracks closely with Clark’s public image: elite scorer, high-visibility star, and a player tying her story to effort and support rather than basketball technique. The next date on that rollout is Nov. 3, when “EXTRAordinary!” is scheduled to hit shelves. (global.penguinrandomhouse.com) (abcnews.com)