School and Club Programs

A fast, feel-good read even your toughest non-reader won't put down

Can I Play? — classroom sets and team reads for schools and clubs

Flat pricing • No shipping • No tax

The story

Keli is a small-town high school junior chasing her dream of becoming an elite volleyball player. Life's dramas are too good — friendships lost and found, family, school, fear, and the moment she decides to break free and make it happen.

Clean and age-appropriate for middle and high school readers. Read a sample chapter

Quantity pricing

1–9 copies

$XX

per book

10–24 copies

$XX

per book

Classroom set

25+ copies

$XX

per book • study guide included

All prices include shipping. No tax. No surprises.

Study & character guide included

Every classroom set includes the Study & Character Guide — discussion questions, conversation topics, and a full character breakdown, ready to use from day one. No prep required.

Download the first page free

Educator FAQ

What grade levels?Middle and high school. Clean and age-appropriate throughout.

Is it only for volleyball players?No. Sports are the backdrop, but the story is friendship, family, and finding your way. Non-athletes connect with Keli just as strongly.

Can I review it first?Yes. Educators and coaches can request a complimentary evaluation copy.

How do teams use it?As a preseason team read, leadership tool, or culture builder. The guide includes team conversation topics.

How long is it?Fast-paced — most students finish it quickly, including reluctant readers.

Do you accept purchase orders?Yes. Schools and clubs can order by PO — contact me to get started.

John Dillard — Retired Coach, Umpire, Author. Decades inside youth sports as a coach, club director, and umpire. He writes about the world your students and players live in, because he's lived it from every side.

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