Tio and Tio, Ross Mathews
Tio and Tio, Ross Mathews
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Tío and Tío
The Ring Bearers

Author: Ross Mathews, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, Drew Barrymore

Narrator: Ross Mathews

Unabridged: 19 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 04/15/2025

Categories: Children's Fiction


Synopsis

From Ross Mathews (The Drew Barrymore Show and RuPaul’s Drag Race) and his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-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 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 audiobook written by Ross Mathews and Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews reminds us about the importance of love, family, and embracing one’s cultural identity.

About The Author

Ross Mathews is an Emmy-winning television host and producer, as well as the best-selling author of Man Up!: Tales of My Delusional Self-Confidence and Name Drop. He can be seen every weekday as cohost and producer on the daily syndicated talk show The Drew Barrymore Show, and as a judge and producer on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Mathews has hosted the GLAAD Media Awards a record seven times and in 2018 he was honored with the organization’s Davidson/Valentini Award for his work in promoting equality for the LGBTQ+ community, in addition to the Human Rights Campaign Visibility Award in 2011. He currently lives in New York with his husband, Dr. Wellinthon García-Mathews, and their rescue chihuahua, Audrey.Dr. Wellinthon  García-Mathews was born in the Dominican Republic and emigrated with his family to the United States at five years old, not speaking any English. He was raised in Brooklyn, and went on, along with his older sister, to be the first in his family to attend college. He holds a doctorate of education in educational policy and leadership from Hofstra University. He has served in the field of education for over a decade in the capacity of a primary teacher, assistant principal, Director of Curriculum and Instruction, and Associate Director of ENL and Equity in New York. Additionally, he has worked as an adjunct professor at Hofstra University, where he lectures on gender expression and Title IX policy impacting LGBTQ+ youth.Tommy Doyle is an illustrator and graphic designer based in Melbourne, Australia.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Christine on June 29, 2025

This is a sweet and charming story from the perspective of two boys traveling from New York to be the ring bearers for their uncle and uncle-in-law in Mexico. We learn about the importance of being a ring bearer and get some cute moments of the boys planning how to keep the rings safe in case unexpe......more

Goodreads review by leticia on July 24, 2025

Listened to the audiobook version. The book felt really long. I liked that it had Spanish words and their translations, which could be helpful to kids who may be trying to learn a little. It reminded me of Dora the Explorer. However the audio narration was so painful to listen to as the person didn’......more

Goodreads review by Andrew on April 29, 2025

Reading history: Normally I keep this in my private notes section, but I'm moving it. Yay! Reading history was not added on Goodreads, but was instead kept on a post-it note with the book. Started April 24th, 2025. Finished April 24th, 2025. April 24th, 2025: read entire book......more

Goodreads review by Jess on January 14, 2026

Clunky and with WAY too much attention given to Drew Barrymore, but the artwork was gorgeous and we can always use more children's books with queer celebrations. My favorite part is the real-life pic of Ross and Wellinthon - they look so beautiful and happy!......more

Goodreads review by Laura on June 21, 2025

The plot is clear: it’s about Evan and Andy as ring bearers. The amount of extra dialogue and information is unnecessary and makes the story drag on. Nice illustrations and family dynamics but LOTS of extra dialogue.......more