vlog EIGHT NEWS AT SIX. NEW AT SIX. THIS STORY IS SO NEAT. SECOND GRADERS IN WAUKEE WERE SURPRISED WITH THIS TODAY. IT’S A SPECIAL GIFT. A CAITLIN CLARK PICTURE BOOK THAT THEY’LL BE ABLE TO TAKE HOME. vlog BEAU BOWMAN SHOWS US THE GENEROSITY THAT’S GIVING KIDS ACROSS THE STATE THE GIFT OF READING. IT’S NOT MARCH MADNESS, IT’S CAITLIN CLARK DAY AT SUGAR CREEK ELEMENTARY’S CAFETERIA. SHE’S A FAMOUS BASKETBALL PLAYER. SECOND GRADE STUDENTS LEARNING ALL ABOUT CAITLIN’S STORY. CAITLIN WAS BORN ON JANUARY 22ND. BY NOW, THEY KNOW IT BY HEART. SHE INSPIRED YOUNG KIDS AROUND THE WORLD TO FOLLOW THEIR DREAMS. MAKING PAPIER MACHÉ REPLICAS OF HER NEW SIGNATURE, WILSON BASKETBALL AND INDIANA FEVER JERSEYS. AND ONCE THEY GET BACK TO THEIR CLASSROOM EVERY SECOND GRADER NOT JUST HERE AT SUGAR CREEK, BUT THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRE STATE, GETS THEIR OWN. CAITLIN CLARK PICTURE BOOK IF YOU WANT TO GET THEM OUT NOW. YEAH. DONATED BY ONE OF CLARK’S FORMER COACHES, THE BOOK DETAILS CAITLIN’S JOURNEY EVEN AFTER GRADUATING FROM BLACK AND GOLD TO BLUE AND YELLOW, CLARK IS STILL SHOWING KIDS HOW TO DREAM BIG AND WORK HARD. THEY SEE SOMEONE THAT WAS JUST DOWN THE STREET, AND THEY’RE LIKE, SHE CAN DO IT. WHY CAN’T I? LIKE, I’M NOT ANY DIFFERENT THAN SHE IS. BUT THERE’S ALSO A DEEPER MEANING. THE INSPIRATION OF PASSION AND WINNING AND LOSING WITH GRACE. IF YOU WIN OR LOSE IT DOESN’T MATTER. BECAUSE YOU CAN JUST ALWAYS KEEP TRYING AND KEEP PRACTICING. A LESSON WE COULD ALL STAND TO LEARN. COULD IT BE YOUR AUNT? AND NOW ALL THE SECOND GRADERS IN THE STATE? WILL SHE THOUGHT WINNING WAS MORE IMPORTANT. BUT THE LOVE IN HER IS MUCH MORE IMPORTANT THAN ALL THE GAMES. THEY GET TO CUT DOWN THE NET. AFTER ALL, IT’S NOT ABOUT THE TROPHIES IN THE CASE. PEYTON’S TEAM, BUT THE FRIENDS YOU MAKE ALONG THE WAY. HELP ME OUT HERE IN WAUKEE, BEAU BOWMAN vlog EIGHT NEWS IOWA’S NEWS LEADER. AT RISK OF SOUNDING LIKE A SECOND GRADER, I WANT TO SAY I WANT ONE. RIGHT? COME ON. THAT’S SO COOL. THE BOOKS WERE DONATED BY DIXON AND LUANN JENSEN. DIXON WAS CAITLIN’S COACH WHILE SHE PLAYED ON THE ALL IOWA ATTACK. HE SAYS IN TOTAL, 50,000 BOOKS WERE DONATED TO SECOND GRADERS, AND WE JUST FOUND THIS OUT THAT NOT ONLY INCLUDES THE ENTIRE STATE OF IOWA, BUT THE GREATER INDIANAPOLIS AREA. AS WELL. SO COOL. JENSEN’S DAUGHTER, ALI OBERMEYER, WROTE THE BOOK. YOU CAN FIND IT ONLINE AT. JUST LIKE CAITLIN.COM.
Donation leads to second-grade students across Iowa to receive 'Just Like Caitlin' book
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Updated: 6:41 PM CST Nov 13, 2024
In a display of generosity, second graders at Sugar Creek Elementary in Waukee received a special gift Wednesday — a Caitlin Clark picture book. This initiative, part of a statewide effort, aims to inspire young readers through the story of the famous basketball player. The books were donated by Dickson and Luann Jensen, with Dickson being one of Caitlin’s former coaches during her time with the All Iowa Attack. Altogether, 50,000 books were distributed across the state of Iowa and the Greater Indianapolis Area.The students, who are already familiar with Caitlin's journey, were thrilled to receive the books. Caitlin's story illustrates her inspiring journey from playing basketball in her driveway to the WNBA, encouraging youngsters to dream big and work hard. Second-grade teacher, Christina Smith, reflected on the impact of the book, stating that Caitlin's local roots make her aspirations feel attainable, motivating students to pursue their own dreams. More than just about achieving greatness, the book emphasizes the importance of passion, resilience, and sportsmanship. Students say teaches a valuable lesson: "If you win or lose, it doesn't matter because you can always keep trying and keep practicing," said second-grader Urban Palmer. Written by Jensen’s daughter, Ali Obermeier, the book can be found online at JustLikeCaitlin.com.
WAUKEE, Iowa — In a display of generosity, second graders at Sugar Creek Elementary in Waukee received a special gift Wednesday — a Caitlin Clark picture book.
This initiative, part of a statewide effort, aims to inspire young readers through the story of the famous basketball player. The books were donated by Dickson and Luann Jensen, with Dickson being one of Caitlin’s former coaches during her time with the All Iowa Attack. Altogether, 50,000 books were distributed across the state of Iowa and the Greater Indianapolis Area.
The students, who are already familiar with Caitlin's journey, were thrilled to receive the books. Caitlin's story illustrates her inspiring journey from playing basketball in her driveway to the WNBA, encouraging youngsters to dream big and work hard. Second-grade teacher, Christina Smith, reflected on the impact of the book, stating that Caitlin's local roots make her aspirations feel attainable, motivating students to pursue their own dreams.
More than just about achieving greatness, the book emphasizes the importance of passion, resilience, and sportsmanship. Students say teaches a valuable lesson: "If you win or lose, it doesn't matter because you can always keep trying and keep practicing," said second-grader Urban Palmer.
Written by Jensen’s daughter, Ali Obermeier, the book can be found online at .
