Nenneko Books is an independent children's publishing imprint founded by writer and illustrator J. Scuderi.
Our goal is simple: fun, imaginative stories that children will want to revisit again and again.
Our goal is simple: fun, imaginative stories that children will want to revisit again and again.
The books we make are about the things that matter most to young readers: finding your place, being a little different, and discovering that the things that set you apart are often the very things that make you extraordinary.
Sumo Sushi is warm and silly, a story about big hands, bigger dreams, and finding the right audience for exactly who you are.
The Crystal Hare is quiet and cinematic, about hiding your true self and the courage it takes to let your own light shine.
Little Leaf Fall is a bedtime myth, told the way stories have always been told, from parent to child, about smallness and belonging and the beauty found in letting go.
The Crystal Hare is quiet and cinematic, about hiding your true self and the courage it takes to let your own light shine.
Little Leaf Fall is a bedtime myth, told the way stories have always been told, from parent to child, about smallness and belonging and the beauty found in letting go.
Three books. Three completely different worlds. One simple belief: that the right story, in the right hands, at the right moment, can change how a child sees themselves.
J. Scuderi brings twenty-five years of work across branding, film, and fine art to every page. His commercial work has included Nike, Chanel, Mikimoto, and the NBA. His fine art has been exhibited in Tokyo, Barcelona, and Palo Alto. Neneko Books is where all of that comes together for the youngest readers.