Caitlin Clark turns childhood memory into 22,000-book impact for kids
WNBA star Caitlin Clark has partnered with Scholastic to donate 22,000 books to under-resourced schools in Iowa and Indiana. The initiative aims to improve literacy and provide children with the same empowering reading experiences Clark had during her own childhood.
Why it matters
High-profile athlete philanthropy can significantly boost literacy rates and educational resources in underserved communities.
Caitlin Clark has spent much of 2026 carrying the WNBA’s biggest spotlight. Yet one of her most meaningful plays happened away from the court. Back in Jan. 2025, the Caitlin Clark Foundation announced a partnership with Scholastic to provide 22,000 books to under-resourced schools in Iowa and Indiana.The story stands out because it did not begin with a sponsor, a campaign or a celebration. It began with a childhood memory that Clark still remembers clearly.How Caitlin Clark turned a childhood memory into a literacy mission for under-resourced studentsThe books will go to students from pre-K through eighth grade through Scholastic’s national literacy program, United States of Readers.
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