Becoming Caitlin Clark : Talent, Grit, and the Future of Women's Basketball

Admission: $27 Acclaimed sports journalist Howard Megdal, in conversation with journalist Jackie Powell, will give us an inside look at his latest book, Becoming Caitlin Clark, exploring Caitlin Clark’s rise to basketball stardom, the impact she’s having on the game, and what her story means for the future of women’s athletics. This book talk is perfect for sports fans, book lovers, and anyone inspired by trailblazing women in athletics! About the Author Howard Megdal is a journalist and editor who has worked hard over his career to boost coverage of women’s sports, while covering baseball, basketball, soccer, and other sports. He is the founder and editor of The IX Sports, a one-stop shop for women’s sports coverage with dedicated sport-specific newsrooms and podcasts. He has written for numerous publications, including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Sports Illustrated. His books include Becoming Caitlin Clark, Rare Gems, and The Baseball Talmud. Jackie Powell has covered women’s basketball since 2019, including college basketball, the WNBA and international and high school prospects. She covers the New York Liberty for The IX Basketball and co-hosts The IX Sports Podcast Women’s Basketball Edition with Howard Megdal. Her work has appeared in Bleacher Report, Yahoo Sports, NBC Sports, The Next, Sports Illustrated, MSNBC.com, SLAM and Harper’s Bazaar.