A note from Calvin
In 2017, I was promoted to DAD. After my first son’s birth,
I tried to think of ways to educate him about life and the ever-changing world. Out of this desire was born CALVIN JAMES CREATES. Since 2017, I’ve written eighteen children’s books to teach my sons the value of: truth, kindness, friendship, love, and hope. I would like to share these stories with you.
In a world that has been remade by a great flood, humans wake to find they are immortal children with no memory of the past. Animals are caretakers of the world; growing old and wise with no knowledge of times before. And yet, some things from the world that was… remain. When Asher and Adeline discover a sign that reads, ‘Colored’ Water Fountain, they set out on a quest to uncover the meaning. Click here to read excerpt.
As the holidays approach, a grandmother recalls her youth and all that she loves about the holidays. Hoping that it will snow for a White Christmas, the excitement she feels on Christmas Eve, and her favorite part, having her family and loved ones with her on Christmas Day. Click here to hear excerpt.
A boy learns where he comes from and how far he can go. While his mother gives all she has to help him reach his dreams, he discovers how many lives he can touch in his struggle to have a better life. Click here to read excerpt.
Tales of Society
The Colored Water Fountain
A great flood has remade the planet. Children are immortal. Animals are caretakers of the earth. No one remembers the world that was, but when Asher and Adeline find a sign that reads, 'Colored' Water Fountain, they set out on a quest to uncover the meaning.
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Christmas Sunrise
Sing-a-long
In this trilogy of short stories, a grandmother shares what she loves about the holidays: hoping for a White Christmas, the excitement of Christmas Eve, and spending time with loved ones on Christmas Day.
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The Green Ones
Before humans dominated the earth, there were The Green Ones. To stop this race from destroying the world, one among them risks life and soul to save the planet.
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Tales of the Mother & the Son
River
A boy realizes where he comes from and how far he can go. While his mother gives all she has to help him reach his dreams, he discovers how many lives he can touch in his struggle to have a better life.
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Long, Long Time
sing-a-long
As a son watches his mother struggle with an illness, he clings to every moment; unsure of how much time they have left together.
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Asleep
A young boy pleads with his mother to stay with him just a few more minutes before bedtime, to protect him from things that go bump in the night.
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Tales of the Cosmos
Gravity
Levy, a comet, travels alone through
space hoping to find an orbit that will last an eternity.
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The Desire of Your Heart
Before a being in heaven can descend to earth, it must choose; a path of comfort that may lead to happiness, or one of hardship where happiness and love is guaranteed.
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The Gray Clouds
The Four Spirts help The Creator fashion earth, but to complete it, each spirit must give a piece of themselves or the world and humans may never be.
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Tales of Asher & Zephyr
Search for the Cat's Butt
Mom is upset that dad didn't get everything on the grocery list (though he claims he did). So Asher & Zephyr investigate where their father misplaced the cat's butt!
Coming Soon
The Moment of Poop
Zephyr is outraged that he can no longer wear diapers. He will fight for his right to poop where and when he pleases and get his pampers back!
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East to West
Zephyr is very confused about how landmarks got their names. He and Asher will travel into the past to uncover the history of different locations.
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The Circle of Life
Zephyr is positive he knows the words to, "The Circle of Life", but Asher is certain he's wrong. They'll find the real king of the jungle in this silly story about alternate and sometimes better song lyrics.
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The Perfect Booby Trap
Someone is stealing gummy bears! Asher knows its dad, but he wants to catch him red handed. So he and Asher travel into the past to find the origins of the booby trap!
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My Hike
Calvin creates a poem about football for his sons to share his love for the game and the excitement of scoring a touchdown!
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The Broken Fart
Dad's fart is broken and with it all hope, but Asher and Zephyr won't give up on their father, or his "hantos" that easy...
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Returning the Creeps!
An 80s horror villain has given Zephyr the creeps! To get rid of them, he and Asher will enter his dreams and face his nightmares!
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One Up! Sing-a-Long
In honor of their favorite video game, Asher & Zephyr make a song about SUPER MARIO BROTHERS!
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News
"RIVER" - Receives Gold Mom's Choice Award!
June 15, 2024
"RIVER" - Receives Literary Titan Gold Book Award!
Karen Almeida | Assistant Editor Literary Titan | May 3rd, 2024
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"RIVER" - An interview with Dr. Calvin James
Karen Almeida | Assistant Editor Literary Titan
| April 17, 2024
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"RIVER" - Receives 5 star review!
Karen Almeida | Assistant Editor Literary Titan
| April 15, 2024
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"Christmas Sunrise" - Receives Literary Titan Gold Book Award
November 2022
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"Christmas Sunrise" - Receives Silver Mom's Choice Award
November 2022
"Christmas Sunrise" - Receives 5 star review!
Karen Almeida | Assistant Editor Literary Titan
| October 19, 2022
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"Christmas Sunrise" - An interview with Dr. Calvin James
Inside Scoop Live Podcast | Hosted by Sheri Hoyte
| October 18, 2022
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"Christmas Sunrise" - Receives 5 star review!
Review by Sheri Hoyte & Tammy Ruggles | Reader Views Kids |
September 29, 2022
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"The Male Perspective" hosted by Lana Reid: guest Dr. Calvin James
May 11, 2022
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - Virtual Book Release event!
December 4, 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - Receives Silver Mom's Choice Award!
November 30, 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - An interview with Dr. Calvin James
Inside Scoop Live Podcast | Hosted by Sheri Hoyte | November 10, 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - Receives Literary Titan Silver Book Award
November 5, 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain"- Receives 4 star review!
Reviewed by Thomas Anderson | Editor and Chief Literary Titan | October 7, 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - An interview Dr. Calvin James
Interview by Sheri Hoyte | Managing Editor Reader Views Kids | October 6, 2021
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Dr. Calvin James featured in the University of Central Florida college of health professionals and science's annual publication "ADVANCE"
Page 26 | October 2021
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"The Colored Water Fountain" - Receives 5 star review!
Review by Sheri Hoyte | Managing Editor Reader Views Kids | September 20, 2021
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Physical Therapy Alumnus Writes Children’s Books to Inspire Black Youth
Written by: Drexler B. James | UFC College of Health Professionals and Science | April 6, 2021
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