Born and raised in the village of Amouli, American Samoa, Duseigneur is the youngest of 8. His parents worked hard every day to make sure he had the best life he could have; when he was 24 he moved to Seattle, Washington to return the favor of providing for his family. He loves his siblings fiercely and his parents are his heroes. Duseigneur takes after his father in his faith, being a provider and his loyalty to those he loves. He is an amazing husband and father who respects his culture deeply. He is working hard to raise his sons with the values and traditions passed down by his family.

A San Diego, California native, Jimmi was raised by her single mother and the community who helped her. Although hardship was no stranger, her mom did the best she could to giver her a life she deserved. When Jimmi was nearly 12, she was blessed with a baby sister to mentor and instill the values and strength their mother taught her. Coming from a strong line of independent women who carved their way, Jimmi is proud to raise her two sons with the respect and independence she learned as a child. A loving mother, wife and nurturer, she is honoring her husband‘s and sons’ Samoan culture by using her talents to bring their language to bookshelves everywhere they are wanted.

Duseigneur and Jimmi have been connected by the Pacific Ocean since they were born - without even knowing. Their love for the ccean, while from different perspectives, is something that reminds them of their connectedness to their roots and each other. Through endurance and fate, they happened to meet while both transplants in the Seattle area. They are happily married and parents to two strong boys. They love to snuggle up and stay cozy, and adventure on their own terms.

“Pepe Faitau book company is a passion project born out of a deep desire to have board books in our home that can help us raise our babies bilingual in a multi cultural home.“

From our aiga to yours, fa'afetai tele lava.