Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts is set to release his debut children’s book, Better Than a Touchdown, in March 2026. Published by Penguin Random House, the book aims to teach kids about teamwork, resilience, and problem-solving.

It is now available for pre-order in hardcover at major retailers including Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Barnes & Noble.

Philadelphia Eagles star and Super Bowl LIX MVP Jalen Hurts is expanding his impact off the football field with the upcoming release of his first children’s book, Better Than a Touchdown. The book will be published by Penguin Random House and officially launches in March 2026.Illustrated by Nneka Myers, the story follows a young boy named Jalen who is excited to join his school’s football team.

But when the program is unexpectedly cut, Jalen and his friends must work together to find a solution. The story highlights key themes like leadership, teamwork, and perseverance—core values Hurts says shaped his own journey.

“It’s a lot of hard work, a lot of love put into this book,” Hurts said during an appearance on The Today Show. “It was very heartfelt, because without the lessons learned, I wouldn't be where I am today.

So I'm excited to extend those lessons to the next generation and hopefully uplift them, just as these lessons I've learned do the same for me."The hardcover edition is priced at $19.99 and is now available for pre-order through major retailers such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Walmart, and Target.This release marks Hurts’ first step into publishing and is the second children’s book project from a Philadelphia Eagles player in 2025.

Earlier this year, retired Eagles defender Brandon Graham launched BG’s ABCs: Tackling Football and Life, co-authored with Lesley Van Arsdall.Also Read: NFL trade rumors: Falcons may deal $45M backup Kirk Cousins amid uncertainty around J.J. McCarthyHurts’ transition from Super Bowl MVP to published author positions him among a growing list of professional athletes using books to share meaningful life lessons with young readers. With Better Than a Touchdown, he aims to influence and inspire the next generation.