The Kelce brothers, Jason & Travis, an unbreakable bond! Zach Barela did a phenomenal job narrating this adorable children’s audiobook! It was weird listening to the first part because it was only audio and did not see illustrations. The second half was a short, biographical account of them Kelce’s. Young and old fans will look up to them and desire the close family bonds, the supportive relationship, and running after your dreams. Loved it!
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Book to be published October 13, 2025. Thank you NetGalley, Macmillan Audio, and Emma Carlson Berne for the complimentary ARC. Review is based on my thoughts and opinions.

A Sweet, Heartwarming Tribute to Brotherhood

You Are Brotherly Love is a sweet, heartwarming children’s book based on the real-life bond between Jason and Travis Kelce. The story beautifully highlights important values like teamwork, resilience, kindness, and staying true to who you are.

While I didn’t get to see the illustrations myself (audiobook ARC), I imagine they’re colorful and engaging, with fun nods to football and the city of Philadelphia. It’s especially powerful coming from two athletes who clearly value their roots, their family, and each other.

I also loved the ending, which includes a short biography of the brothers. It’s a nice touch that adds context for kids (and adults!) who may not know their story—it brings even more meaning to the message of the book.

Why four stars instead of five? A few pages felt a bit more tailored to adult fans of the Kelce brothers than to young readers, and some of the references might go over kids’ heads. Still, the overall message is heartfelt and inspiring—a celebration of being proud of where you come from and who you love.

Highly recommend for fans of sports, sibling stories, and feel-good reads with a strong message.

“You love and you are loved.”

You Are Brotherly Love is such a precious children’s book about the Kelce brothers. There’s a lot of encouraging and uplifting quotes. There’s also detailed information about Jason and Travis Kelce. I thoroughly enjoyed this book, as it is so fun and heartwarming. This was my first book written by Emma Carlson Berne and I look forward to reading more. The illustration by Laura Catrinella is superb!! Also, I listened to the audiobook and the narrator did a great job. 💛

I would like to thank Macmillan Audio and NetGalley for giving me an ARC (which did not sway my opinions or review).

This first half of this book reads like a picture book — which I’m assuming this audiobook was adapted from — and to be honest, it was a little odd listening to it without seeing illustrations. I liked the sound effects that accompanied it but it didn’t hold my kids’ attention. I personally enjoyed the mention of taking humor to “new heights” as a shoutout to the Kelce brothers’ podcast!

The second half of this book is a biographical telling about the Kelce brothers’ life and I felt that part was much easier to enjoy via audiobook. It was also really well done at grabbing as well as keeping attention. Jason and Travis’ stories are so compelling! It’s so easy for me to cheer on someone who chose his professional jersey number to honor his older brother and I love that this book called attention to that fact.

Overall, You are Brotherly Love was cute and quick and I really enjoyed it! Thank you so much Macmillan Audio for the ALC of this book and Zach Barela did a fantastic job narrating this!

This is a cute little book about the Kelce brothers. They are all over and of course why not have a sweet book about them being brothers. I recommend it for all fans of them and of football.