Searching for Invenio

"There once was a place that had 200 billion galaxies. In one of those galaxies there were 100 billion planets. On one of those planets there were 8 billion people. Of those people there was a boy."

Invenio is a charming illustrative trip, following a boy’s journey spanning across a majestic world and odd characters. An invite to ponder, wander and wonder about one’s meaning.

Embrace the search. Discover Invenio.

What began as father's love note to his newborn son has evolved into an extraordinary adventure, rich with humor, discovery and timeless allegory. Finding purpose, developing curiosity, building resilience, and the delicate balance between individualism and conformity are themes riddled through every page. Immerse yourself in a world where perspective shapes reality and every setback is a step toward growth.

Why Readers of All Ages Love Searching for Invenio:

• Heartfelt and Thought-Provoking: Perfect for anyone searching for purpose, from young readers to adults, this story is a heartwarming reminder that life is a journey, not a destination.
• Authentic and Charming Illustrations: Every page is a quirky delight, designed around childhood wonder.
• The Perfect Gift: Ideal for life milestones—graduations, birthdays, or career transitions—Searching for Invenio is a meaningful gift that friends and family will treasure for years.

Inspired by books such as The Little Prince and stories that spark reflection and wonder. Searching for Invenio offers a story rich for the imagination, with overtones of fantasy and introspection. Read alone or aloud with the family.

JJ Schmidt tells stories. Sometimes to his kids, sometimes to his coworkers, occassionally to his cat... and now—finally—to the world. Inspired by The Little Prince (and a lifetime of daydreaming), JJ's self-published debut is an illustrative short story that proves imagination isn't just for kids, and whimsy never goes out of style.

By day, JJ is a digital wizard for a major CPG company, wrangling technology and solving problems that are better explained with flowcharts. By night, he's a marathon-running, woodworking dad of two little boys who believe he's a superhero. (JJ neither confirms nor denies this allegation.)

When he's not crafting stories, JJ can be found on Story With Me - a platform being built to share his creative adventures and where he's still figuring out how to format images properly.

JJ invites you to join him for tales of wonder, curiosity, and the occasional plot twist. (Warning: May contain terrible dad jokes.)