Tío and Tío: The Ring Bearers
Written by Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews
and Ross Mathews
Illustrated by Tommy Doyle
Published by Penguin Workshop
From Emmy-winning TV host and producer Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and Dr. Wellinthon García-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 tíos, they quickly embrace their role in their uncles’ very special day.
This debut picture book written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and illustrated by Tommy Doyle, reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one’s cultural identity.
También disponible en Español, Tío y Tío: Los Pajecitos.
Primary ISBN: 9780593752586
Publication Date: April 2025
Available As: Hardcover, Audiobook, eBook
Picture Book , Age 04 or older
Community Represented: Dominican/Dominican American
Themes: Accolades & Awards, Celebrations, Cultural Empowerment, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Celebrations & Traditions, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Family, Cultural Empowerment & Joy: Identity, Family Relationship: Extended, Family Relationship: Parents, Family Relationship: Siblings, Format: Audiobook, Generation: 1st, Identity: Multilingual, LGBTQIA+, Multilingual: Spanish Featured Words, Own Voices/Lived Experience
Setting: United States (New York City NY), Mexico (Puerto Vallarta)
Character's Place in the Immigration Journey: 1st Generation
Book Creator(s) Connection to the Community Represented: Own Voices/Lived Experience
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Source: Penguin Workshop