Nino is a 1938 children's novel written and illustrated by Valenti Angelo. Inspired by Angelo's childhood, it tells the story of Nino, a young boy who lives in the Italian village of Massarosa with his mother and grandfather. Nino's father migrated to America when Nino was a baby and keeps in contact with the family via letter. After a series of adventures with his grandfather and best friend, Julio, a letter arrives from Nino's father containing money for the family to come to America and start a new life.
It was a Newbery Honor recipient in 1939. Anne T. Eaton reviewed the book in the New York Times and called special attention to the quality of the typography and illustrations.
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