Tío and Tío by: Ross Mathews, Wellinthon García-Mathews, Drew Barrymore
$11.97
, set for release on April 15, 2025, is a children’s picture book by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, featuring a foreword by Drew Barrymore. Inspired by their own 2022 wedding in Mexico, the story follows two young ring bearers learning about love, family, culture, and responsibility.
- Authors & Creators: Written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, with illustrations by Tommy Doyle.
- Foreword: Drew Barrymore, friend and colleague of Ross Mathews, provides the introduction, praising the book’s focus on family and emotional growth.
- Plot: The story centers on two young boys who travel to Mexico for their uncles’ (Tíos) wedding. Initially focused on playing and eating, they eventually embrace their important role as ring bearers.
- Themes & Bilingual Content: The book highlights themes of LGBTQ+ families, love, and cultural identity. It incorporates Spanish, reflecting the Dominican background of Dr. García-Mathews.
- Target Audience: Geared toward children ages 4–8 (Preschool – Grade 3).
- Release Date: April 15, 2025.
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Description
Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers
ISBN: 9780593752586
Publisher Description
From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews, comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of love and family as two young boys travel to Mexico to be ring bearers in their uncles’ wedding. From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews comes a heartwarming and humorous tale of family, friendship, and love inspired by their real-life wedding. Evan and Andy are excited to visit Mexico for their uncles’ wedding-and their parents are excited that the boys will have a chance to experience the culture, practice their Spanish, and learn responsibility as ring bearers in the ceremony. Once they arrive, Evan and Andy just want to play soccer, swim, and eat all the great food. However, once the festivities are in full swing and the boys witness the love and happiness between their two tios, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles’ very special day. This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon Garcia-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one’s cultural identity.
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