Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families. Drawing upon her background in education and counseling, she creates emotionally honest stories that explore faith, relationships, resilience, and the difficult choices that shape our lives.




Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, and former school counselor with a heart for young people and families. Drawing on her background in education and counseling, she creates stories that explore the relationships, challenges, and choices that shape our lives. Her writing reflects her belief in the power of faith, compassion, and the possibility of a fresh start.
Jennifer’s novel BFFs: Best Friends Forever explores growing up, navigating bullying, and finding the courage to reclaim one’s voice. Crossroads, also adapted for the screen, examines grief, forgiveness, reconciliation, and second chances.
Whether writing for the page or the screen, Jennifer hopes to help readers feel understood and find encouragement in stories that leave room for healing, hope, and grace.
A former Wake Forest student-athlete, Jennifer is an avid runner and part-time missionary who enjoys serving others and exploring new places.
Jennifer is married to Dave Calvert. They alternate their time between North Carolina and Maryland when not on the mission field or traveling for fun. On any given Sunday during football season, you will hear them loudly cheering for the Baltimore Ravens. Their daughter, Cassie, and son-in-law, Tyler Cherigo, are both proud employees of the team.
Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families.
Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families.
Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families.
Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families.
Jennifer Early Calvert is an author, screenwriter, former school counselor, and passionate advocate for young people and families.