Better Than a Touchdown
$42.18
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
10 March 2026
Summary
From Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes an empowering story about friendship, the power of teamwork, and achieving goals together.
Jalen is so excited for the new school year because this is the year he’ll finally get to try out for the football team! But when he arrives at school, he learns the unthinkable-that the football team has been cut. He and his friends are devastated. But Jalen isn’t ready to give up, and with some advice from some friends, maybe-just maybe-th…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9798217040308 |
|---|---|
| Author: | Jalen Hurts, Nneka Myers |
| Publisher: | Penguin Young Readers |
| Imprint: | Flamingo Books |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 10 March 2026 |
| Weight: | 431g |
| Dimensions: | 261mm x 264mm x 9mm |
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About The Author
Jalen Hurts
Jalen Hurts is the star quarterback and 2025 Super Bowl MVP for the Philadelphia Eagles. Known for his exceptional leadership and work ethic, Hurts was selected by the Eagles in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft after a stellar collegiate career at Alabama and Oklahoma. In just a few seasons, he has rapidly risen to become one of the NFL’s elite quarterbacks, leading the Eagles to two Super Bowl appearances in 3 seasons, winning the 2025 Super Bowl, and earning Super Bowl MVP honors.
Hurts is also the founder of the Jalen Hurts Foundation, which serves to strengthen communities by providing resources and support programs to create positive role models among today’s youth and to encourage and nurture them to pursue their passions.
Nneka Myers is an illustrator and character designer based in Toronto, Canada. Since graduating with a BAA in animation from Sheridan College, her vibrant illustrations and designs have been published in several children’s books and in animated preschool shows.
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