Caitlin Clark has added another non-basketball accomplishment to her resume after her children’s book debuted atop the “New York Times children’s picture books best-seller list” on Nov. 11.
The 32-page book titled “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams” hit shelves a little more than a week prior, “according to Yahoo Sports reporting.”
Illustrated by Adriana Predoi, the publication shares an inspiring story in rhythmic verse about living each day with purpose and meaning.
The project draws inspiration from a mirror that once hung in the former Iowa star’s childhood bedroom bearing a specific motivational quote.
The inscribed text read, “The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is the little extra,” “noted the Des Moines Register.”
Clark discussed the inspiration behind the project during a television appearance earlier in the month.
“I think it’s just all about doing a little extra to reach your dreams and your goals,” “Clark said during an appearance on the Today show on Nov. 3.”
The author added that the concept serves as a testament to her everyday life and professional basketball career.
She also revealed that the children featured on the book cover contain specific numbers reflecting meaningful parts of her personal history.
Number 22 represents the number she wore at Iowa and currently wears with the Indiana Fever, “per USA Today data.”
Meanwhile, No. 6 honors the number her father, Brent Clark, wore while playing at Simpson College.
The artwork also incorporates the number 11, which she wore in high school, and the number 17 from her Team USA tryout.