Three-year-old Eastyn Case recently completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library.

Waylon Schweinebart, 4, has completed the 1,000 Books Before Kindergarten program at the Newton Public Library.

The books are for kids in pre-kindergarten through eighth grade ... where she plays professionally in the WNBA. "Reading and education have always been hugely important in my life," Clark said ...