{"product_id":"better-than-a-touchdown-9798217040308","title":"Better Than a Touchdown","description":"\u003cb\u003eFrom Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts comes an empowering story about friendship, the power of teamwork, and achieving goals together.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJalen 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--\u003ci\u003ejust maybe\u003c\/i\u003e--they can save the day. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eBetter than a Touchdown \u003c\/i\u003eis 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, \u003ci\u003eBetter than a Touchdown \u003c\/i\u003ecarries a message we can all learn from: that by working together, there's nothing we can't accomplish.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jalen Hurts\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Flamingo Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/10\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 40\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.93lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.17h x 11.23w x 0.37d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798217040308\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 4-8\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e 01\/01\/2026 pg. 54\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJalen Hurts \u003c\/b\u003eis 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eHurts 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNneka Myers\u003c\/b\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Jalen Hurts \/ Hardcover \/ English","offer_id":47733829435549,"sku":"9798217040308","price":39.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_172f91d9-b8de-4524-a923-a3fb467ffb65.jpg?v=1773736566","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/better-than-a-touchdown-9798217040308","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}