Caitlin Clark, Henry Winkler Promote Children's Books
The Indiana Fever guard and the actor each appeared on TODAY to discuss their new picture books.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Basketball
Caitlin Clark and Henry Winkler appeared on the same TODAY episode taping to promote their respective children's books. Clark's book is EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams, and Winkler's is Detective Duck: The Mystery of the Flash Flood.
Why it matters
The appearance highlights the growing crossover of prominent athletes and entertainers into children's literature. For readers, it offers a look at two high-profile authors reaching young audiences through a mainstream morning program.
Caitlin Clark is expected to return to basketball in May 2027, according to the source. No sales or readership figures for either children's book were reported.
The players
Caitlin Clark
Caitlin Clark is a guard for the Indiana Fever of the WNBA and a widely recognized collegiate and professional basketball star.
Henry Winkler
Henry Winkler is an Emmy-winning actor best known for his role in Happy Days and currently starring in the HBO Max comedy Barry.
The details
Clark and Winkler taped segments for TODAY on the same occasion to discuss their children's books. Clark plays guard for the Indiana Fever, and Winkler is an Emmy winner who stars in Barry on HBO Max.
Timeline
Tuesday, November 3, 2026: TODAY episode taping featuring Clark and Winkler.
May 2027: Expected return of Caitlin Clark to basketball.
Roadmap
Athletes increasingly move into children's publishing as a second public platform, a pattern that has grown alongside their visibility on national morning programs. Clark's entry into the genre, alongside Winkler's, places a current WNBA guard in the same promotional space as established entertainers.
Readers interested in Clark's basketball career can track her progress as the expected May 2027 return approaches. Families considering the new picture books can look for them through standard retail and library channels.
The takeaway
Athletes and entertainers using picture books to reach young readers is a reminder that children's literature now draws on a wide range of public figures. Parents browsing for new titles can consider both established authors and first-time writers with a public following.
What happens next
Clark is expected to return to basketball in May 2027, which is the next scheduled milestone the source identifies.
Further reading
For more on the league where Clark plays, see our Basketball coverage.
