Pepper Faye & the Tapestry of Identity (Paperback)

By: Pepper Carlson-Humphrey

Pepper Faye & the Tapestry of Identity is a lyrical and luminous celebration of belonging, legacy, and the beautiful complexity of being made of many pieces.

When Pepper returns to the soulful rhythm of her childhood, she’s embraced by the love that raised her, two aunties, parents and grandparents from Puerto Rican, Cuban, and Irish heritage. Through music, meals, and stories passed down like heirlooms, Pepper begins to understand the magic of being mixed, of being mosaic.

This tender picture book honors queer love, chosen family, cultural fusion, and the deep knowing that we are not broken or “too much.”We are whole, and perfectly differently shaped. Each page, rich with heart and heritage, invites young readers (and the grownups who love them) to reflect on the people, places, and sounds that shape who we are.

Perfect for readers navigating questions of identity, belonging, and self-worth, Pepper Faye & the Tapestry of Identity is a love letter to every child who’s ever felt like more than one thing and wondered if that could ever be enough.

Spoiler: It is and you are.