Chicago, IL - While most 13-year-olds focus solely on competition during major national basketball tournaments, Hall of Fame Author and elite Jr. EYBL athlete Kamille Smith is already making a name for herself beyond the court—and this weekend, she had help from her younger sister, Kamryn Smith, an award-winning author in her own right.
Kamille competed in the Jr. EYBL Nike Nationals in Chicago, Illinois, as a major contributor for the Sports City Angels, who finished an impressive 5-1, falling just short in the championship game. But the weekend wasn’t just about basketball—it was about legacy, leadership, and literacy.
Kamille and Kamryn teamed up for a special visit to the Building Brighter Futures Center on Chicago’s West Side, where they hosted a heartfelt reading and book giveaway. Kamille read from her bestselling book Girls Fall Down Sometimes, while Kamryn distributed copies of their other crowd favorite, Switching Up My Hair. Together, they delivered empowering messages on confidence, resilience, and self-expression to a room full of eager young learners.
[Picture Description: Hall of Fame Author Kamille Smith (far right) and Kamryn Smith (far left) share books and inspiration with youth at the Building Brighter Futures Center in Chicago, IL. During the Jr. EYBL Nike Nationals weekend, the sisters hosted a special reading and book giveaway that focused on resilience, confidence, and the power of self love.]
Kamryn, 10, has built her own reputation as a dynamic youth author and speaker, recently releasing A Race To Remember, a story about overcoming anxiety and setting records. Though she wasn’t playing in the basketball tournament, Kamryn’s presence as a literacy ambassador added an important layer of inspiration to the weekend.
“Basketball is important to me, but giving back is even bigger,” Kamille shared. “It meant so much to do this with my sister Kamryn—we both want girls to know their voices matter.”
Kamille and Kamryn made history last year as the youngest siblings to host a signing at the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame, and their continued commitment to service is proving just as impactful as their creative achievements.
About Kamille and Kamryn Smith:
Known as the Hall of Fame Authors, Kamille and Kamryn Smith are nationally celebrated youth authors and empowerment advocates. Kamille, 13, is a Jr. EYBL basketball standout and author of Girls Fall Down Sometimes and Switching Up My Hair. Kamryn, 10, is the author of A Race to Remember and is a champion for literacy, confidence, and inclusion.
Follow their journey on Instagram and TikTok: @halloffameauthors
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State: IL
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