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EGOT winners Benj Pasek and Justin Paul teamed up with J.P. Brammer for their forthcoming picture book, Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog

“We hope this character and the world he inhabits inspire readers of all ages to embrace and celebrate the things that make them uniquely themselves,” the songwriting and composing duo tells PEOPLE

Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog will hit shelves in April 2026

Benji Pasek and Justin Paul are teaming up with J.P. Brammer to bring one of their favorite animals to the page.

PEOPLE has an exclusive first look at the songwriting and composing duo’s forthcoming book, Axl the Axolotl Is Not a Frog , a funny and inspiring picture book about “learning to love and what makes you different.”

“We are so excited to introduce Axl to the world alo

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