Get ready to run, catch, laugh, and learn alongside Calvin, a bright-eyed boy with big dreams and an even bigger heart. The Catch Calvin book series is a joyful celebration of childhood, family, and football—designed to inspire young readers with uplifting stories about perseverance, teamwork, and the power of believing in yourself. Whether it’s Calvin learning to catch a football, wishing for birthday cleats, or going on playful adventures with his family and dog, Catch Calvin stories offer wholesome fun and valuable life lessons every step of the way.
Loves: Football, playing outside, learning new things Calvin is a determined, kind, and fun-loving boy who tackles life with joy. Whether on the field or at home, Calvin leads with heart and hustle.
Amaya is the heart and anchor of the family. She's a loving, thoughtful leader who encourages her kids to dream big, work hard, and treat others with kindness.
Funny, cheerful, and a big kid at heart, Calvin Sr. is a former football star who loves spending time with his family—even when life gets tough, his heart stays strong.
Loves: Dancing, making jokes, being silly. Ivy is the comedian of the family. Full of energy and creativity, she looks up to her big brother and brings laughter wherever she goes.
Bo is Calvin’s loyal companion and playful sidekick. Always by Calvin’s side, Bo is part best friend, part cheerleader, and part chaos-maker.
Join Calvin as he tries—and tries again—to catch a football, with help from his loving family. It’s a story about never giving up and celebrating progress one catch at a time.
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It’s Calvin’s birthday and he has one big wish: a pair of cleats to help him shine on the football field. But when times are tough, will his wish come true? A heartfelt story full of hope, surprises, and family love.
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Al Roundtree Jr. is a former NFL player turned entrepreneur with a passion for inspiring youth. After hanging up his cleats, Al traded the field for family storytelling, using his experiences to create meaningful, relatable stories for children. Through the Catch Calvin series, Al aims to instill confidence, values, and joy in young readers—one story at a time. He believes that every child deserves to see themselves as the hero of their own journey, especially those chasing big dreams with a ball in their hand and love in their heart.
