Overview

• The picture book is slated for a March 10, 2026 release and can be reserved now through major retailers.
• Flamingo Books, a Penguin Random House imprint, will publish the story illustrated by Nenka Myers.
• The plot follows a young boy named Jalen who unites friends and neighbors to save his school’s football team after it is cut.
• Hurts intends to impart resilience and self-belief to young readers by sharing lessons he learned in childhood.
• The release complements Hurts’ philanthropic work with his foundation, which provides mentoring and resources to Philadelphia youth.