Caitlin Clark Foundation Launches Major Reading Initiative With Scholastic For Over 26,000 Students

Fans got a glimpse of the 2026 WNBA Season with multiple preseason games on the schedule. One of the high-profile practice matches was between Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty. Clark mentioned her plan to play limited minutes, giving rookies and new additions a chance to play, and she did exactly the same.

Off the court, though, there is no ‘limit’ or ‘cut’ to CC’s work as the player is involved in charitable work again before the start of the season. At the end of the 2025 season, the Caitlin Clark Foundation-Feeding America hit a new milestone in the fight against childhood hunger, and now she is aiming for a similar impact with her new ‘literacy’ initiative.

Caitlin Clark Foundation With Major Reading Initiative

The Fever playmaker had been making the headlines off the court, too, with her ‘giving’ nature. Clark’s boyfriend lauds Fever star’s generosity for thoughtful gifts to the Butler Bulldogs, while her foundation also joined back-to-school initiatives, giving away school supplies to the needy. Now they have launched another initiative to help bridge the gap between literacy and book inequity.

As per the announcement on social media, the Caitlin Clark Foundation is collaborating with Scholastic and The United States of Readers to help students build a lifelong love for reading.“This Spring, 26,000+ students across 50+ schools nationwide will be invited to join a shared national reading movement—receiving fully funded classroom book boxes and Caitlin Clark Foundation bookmarks,” the post reads.

The program, which launched in September 2021 for students from pre-kindergarten through 8th grade who attend under-resourced schools across the country, according to Scholastic.

While it is a very noble initiative and deserves a lot of praise, there is ‘extra’ work going on behind the scenes for her other inspirational work for children.

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Caitlin Clark To Release A Book On Her Life For Kids

One of the top players in the WNBA and a key to the rise of women’s basketball, CC is certainly an inspiration for many young stars. One line that inspired her, though, was on her wall: “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little EXTRA.”

Caitlin Clark is set to publish her first children's book! The book is set to release November 3rd and will feature illustrations by Adriana Predoi. Her statement ⬇️

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— caitlin clark source (@CLRKSOURCE) April 28, 2026

Looking to take that ‘extra’ inspiration to young ones, the Random House Books for Young Readers announced Tuesday that Clark’s picture book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams.” The book will be out on November 3. The book centers on themes of effort, perseverance, and the importance of support systems and will have rhythmic verses and illustrations by Adriana Predoi to make it enjoyable.

“Basketball has given me so many incredible opportunities, but what has always meant the most to me are the people who’ve supported me along the way. I hope this book reminds kids that they’re never alone in chasing their dreams and that giving a little extra to the people and moments is what makes them EXTRAordinary,” Clark told the media.

On the court, the player will be looking to put in extra effort to fulfill the dream of millions of Fever fans.