Better Than a Touchdown
Jalen Hurts
- Pages
- 41 pages
- Published
- 2026
Content report card
What's inside
Violence
Fighting, weapons, death
Language
Swearing, crude humor
Sexual content
Romance intensity, nudity
LGBTQ+ themes
Presence of characters or themes
Scary or mature
Horror, trauma, heavy themes
Substance use
Alcohol, drugs, smoking
What it offers
Positive messages
Kindness, courage, honesty, resilience
Positive role models
Characters who model good judgment and growth
Educational value
History, science, culture, how the world works
A note for parents
This is a wholesome, age-appropriate picture book by NFL quarterback Jalen Hurts celebrating teamwork, resilience, and community problem-solving when faced with disappointment. The story models positive character traits like persistence, seeking advice, and collaboration without any concerning content. Young readers will learn about handling setbacks constructively and the value of collective effort, with beautiful illustrations enhancing the message.
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Ready from about age 6.
From about 5, okay with a grown-up nearby.
For younger readers
- Suggested for ages 6+.
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From the publisher
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes an empowering story about friendship, community, and the power of teamwork to achieve the greatest goals. 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 h... NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • From Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes an empowering story about friendship, community, and the power of teamwork to achieve the greatest goals. 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—they can save the day. Better than a Touchdown is a love letter to the power of community, being there for one another, and how a piece of good advice can change the course of a day. 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.
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- Juvenile Fiction
ISBN 9798217040308 · Penguin Group