Flamingo Catches Jalen Hurts’s Picture Book Debut

Jun 23, 2025

Margaret Anastas at Flamingo acquired world rights to Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and 2025 Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts’s picture book debut Better Than a Touchdown, illustrated by Nneka Myers, from Gwen Beal and Christy Fletcher at United Talent with Klutch Sports Group, on behalf of Hurts, and Kelly Sonnack at Andrea Brown Literary Agency, on behalf of Beal. The book, the publisher said, “tells the inspiring story of a boy who dreams of joining his elementary school football team only to learn the team has been cut. He and his friends are devastated, but with friendly advice, teamwork, and persistence, maybe—just maybe—they can save the day.” Publication is set for March 2026, with an initial print run of 150,000 copies announced.

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