The Story of Caitlin Clark: An Inspiring Biography for Young Readers
About this ebook
Before Caitlin Clark was lighting up the WNBA and making sports history, she was a kid in Iowa with a fierce passion for basketball and a dream bigger than any court. The Story of Caitlin Clark is a motivational children's biography designed for readers ages 6 to 9, showing how dedication, family support, and fearless ambition can turn a love of the game into a lifelong legacy.
Part of the popular The Story Of series, this book makes Caitlin's inspiring rise easy for young readers to connect with—whether they're shooting hoops or chasing dreams of their own.
Why families and educators love this book:
- Real-life role model for young readers – Caitlin's journey proves that girls can lead, break records, and redefine what's possible in sports and beyond.
- Confidence-boosting and empowering – Encourages self-belief, persistence, and courage in children exploring their passions.
- Kid-friendly and classroom-ready – Features short chapters, accessible language, vocabulary tools, and discussion questions for deeper learning.
With glowing reader reviews, The Story of Caitlin Clark is more than a biography—it's a meaningful conversation starter, a motivational spark, and a new favorite for fans of The Story of Simone Biles, The Story of Misty Copeland, and The Story of Taylor Swift.
Let your young reader meet a modern legend—and find their own fire inside.
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About the author
RACHELLE BURK is the author of fiction and nonfiction books for children, including The Story of Taylor Swift, The Story of Simone Biles, and Stomp, Wiggle, Clap, and Tap: My First Book of Dance. Visit her at rachelleburk.com.
LINDSAY DALE-SCOTT is an illustrator and designer living in Cleveland, Ohio. She has a strong passion for creating cute and beautiful work, especially for children. Her work is whimsical with a soft, sophisticated touch, drawing inspiration from nature, history, and things that are a bit quirky. She has worked on a variety of projects, including gift packaging, fabric design, and home decor, as well as illustrating children’s books. When she's not drawing, you can find her drinking coffee while spending time with her husband, two kids, and two dogs, as well as getting her hands dirty in the clay studio.
