Jalen Hurts writes children’s book
Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts announces he has authored a new children’s book. Your favorite hosts will give you the inside scoop on everything you didn’t see on Good Day Philadelphia.
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has taken his talents off the field and into the writers’ room. The 26-year-old announced on Instagram that he has written a children’s book titled, “Better Than a Touchdown”.
What we know:
The 40-page book will be released on March 10, 2026, selling for $19.99.
The book follows a young kid named Jalen, who is excited to try out for the football team at school, but the program has been shut down. Using his determination, Jalen and his friends come together to try to save the day.
The book is illustrated by Nneka Myers, a Toronto-based artist who specializes in illustrating children’s books that are reminiscent to black culture.
What they’re saying:
The lesson in the book is all about teamwork.
“Told with Jalen’s signature wisdom and gorgeous art by Nneka Myers, Better than a Touchdown carries a message we can all learn from: that by working together, there’s nothing we can’t accomplish,” says publishing company Penguin Random House.
“I’m very excited to share this moment with you guys”, Hurts said in a video posted to Instagram, “It’s always been a dream of mine to have my own children’s book, and I’m blessed to say that dream has come a reality.”