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Caitlin Clark's children's book debuts atop New York Times best sellers list • Nov. 11, 2026, 9:33 PM ET (USA Today)
A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark’s childhood home inspires her new children's book • Nov. 2, 2026, 4:36 PM ET (AP)

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Born January 22, 2002 (age 24) • Des Moines • Iowa

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Caitlin Clark of the Iowa Hawkeyes, wearing jersey number 22, celebrates on the court as fans and officials cheer after she breaks the NCAA women's all-time scoring record.
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Caitlin Clark smiles and poses with WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, holding an Indiana Fever jersey after being selected first overall at the 2024 WNBA Draft in New York City.
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