A Race to Remember: My Story of Setting a School Record

In A Race to Remember, 9-year-old author and athlete Kamryn Smith shares her inspiring real-life journey of overcoming fear, heat exhaustion, and self-doubt to break a school track record.

This confidence-boosting children’s book teaches young readers that greatness isn’t about being perfect — it’s about pushing through challenges, believing in yourself, and finishing strong.

What Kids Will Learn

• How to stay confident when things get hard

• Why your mindset matters more than the moment

• The power of perseverance and grit

• How to turn anxiety into courage

Perfect For

• Young athletes

• Classroom SEL lessons

• Girls empowerment groups

• Home libraries and gifts

This motivational story reminds every child:
Your race, your pace — you can do incredible things.