Caitlin Clark’s latest move away from basketball reveals a different side of the WNBA star as her offseason venture draws attention

Caitlin Clark has a request for fans, and it has nothing to do with sneakers or scoring. The Indiana Fever star will release a children’s picture book, EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams, on November 3. Random House Books for Young Readers is the publisher. Clark used her Instagram Story to remind followers to pre-order. The rhyming book is built around teamwork, not solo glory. It lands a month after the Caitlin 1 shoe went global, adding another chapter to an already busy offseason.What is Caitlin Clark’s picture book about?Clark first announced the project in May, writing, “BIG NEWS! I wrote a picture book.” Adriana Predoi did the illustrations. The story rhymes, and its message is simple: family, friends and teammates help make big goals possible. The theme fits the work of the Caitlin Clark Foundation, which has backed youth sports, education and nutrition programs. The Story reminder was blunt: “Pre-order your copy from @randomhousekids at the link in their bio.”Where does the book fit in Clark’s busy year?The $28 million star had a strong year on the floor, even if the ending stung. Indiana went 28-16, took the sixth seed and lost its first-round series to the Las Vegas Aces. Clark still averaged 22.3 points, 4.0 rebounds and 8.3 assists in 40 games, and the AP put Clark on the All-WNBA First Team beside Kelsey Mitchell. It followed a season cut short by injury. With the playoffs over, there is room for golf events like The Annika Pro-Am and for partners such as Nike, Gatorade and State Farm.How are fans reacting to the book?Supporters filled the comments quickly. One buyer wrote, “YESS! Buying for my daughter right now!!!” Another posted, “She’s an author!!!” A teacher said, “Awwww!! It’s coming to my k classroom this year!!! Can’t wait to share this with my students!” One fan called it “A genius move to transition into a different demographic.” Another said, “The little hoopers are gonna lose it over a Caitlin Clark picture book.” A parent wrote, “I ordered mine back in May! Can’t wait to read it with my daughter!” The WNBA account kept it short: “Congrats CC 👏”Clark is now enjoying her offseason. She gave a glimpse of her new venture to fans, and with her popularity, the first edition of the book is expected to sell out soon.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.