Caitlyn Jenner is planning a memoir

NEW YORK -- Caitlyn Jenner has a book deal.

Grand Central Publishing announced Tuesday it plans a spring 2017 publication for a memoir by Jenner, the transgender activist, reality star and former Olympic athlete. The book will be co-written by "Friday Night Lights" author Buzz Bissinger.

According to Grand Central, the memoir will follow Jenner's life "from Bruce to Caitlyn, and her brave transition into womanhood."

In a statement, Jenner said she welcomed the chance to "slow things down a bit and take the proper time to reflect on this journey."

Jenner, 66, first announced in April during an interview with Diane Sawyer she was becoming a woman.