Caitlin Clark Delivers Powerful Message After Donating 22,000 Books During Birthday

Caitlin Clark decided to celebrate her birthday differently this year as the Indiana Fever star recently turned 23 years old on Wednesday.

Clark, through her foundation, donated more than 20,000 books along with school supplies to children in Indianapolis and Iowa.

The Caitlin Clark Foundation tied-up with the Scholastic publishing company for this very purpose.

Despite turning only 23 years old, Caitlin Clark has already gone on to achieve milestones that many would not achieve in their entire lifetime.

Clark had already made her mark in college basketball before being drafted to the Indiana Fever basketball team in the WNBA.

In her first season with the league, Clark achieved the title of Rookie of the Year.

Later on, she was also crowned Athlete of the Year by TIME magazine.

Reading and education have always been hugely important in my life.

I remember picking out the books from the Scholastic flyer and how empowering that was for me as a child, and how motivated I was to read.

I want to help kids have the same experience, to develop their reading skills and open their imaginations to dream big.

I am thrilled that my foundation will support reading as Literacy Champions by collaborating with Scholastic and the United States of Readers.

Caitlin Clark was quoted by the Caitlin Clark Foundation.

On Caitlin Clarks birthday, 1-22, the Caitlin Clark Foundation announces a partnership with Scholastics national literacy program to donate 22,000 books to under-resourced schools, focusing on Iowa and Indiana.

The Caitlin Clark Foundation expects to distribute the books to...

pic.twitter.com/7HADHZzaH1 Keith Murphy (@MurphyKeith) January 22, 2025 Caitlin Clark has been an avid supporter of everything related to Indiana ever since her childhood.

Clark played college basketball for the Iowa Hawkeyes and then managed to be drafted into the Indiana Fever team as the 1st overall pick in the 2024 WNBA draft in the 1st round.

Caitlin Clark Shoots 50 Three-Pointers In Celebration Of Her Birthday Caitlin Clark manages to continuously surprise everyone in everything she does.

On her 23rd birthday, Clark took to the basketball court to shoot 54 three pointers and managed to make 50 baskets.

After she finished her workout, Clark was treated to a Happy Birthday song by her trainers and the Indiana Fever front office.

Clark turned 23 years old on Wednesday and has been clearly enjoying the offseason.

Clark was initially rumored to be a part of the Unrivaled League during the WNBA offseason, but chose not to play this year for rest purposes.

Clark has been instead doing a wide range of things, like playing golf Pro-Ams, attending Taylor Swift concerts, and even NFL games, which shows her love for sport, any kind of sport in general.

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