Eric Ruiz Roxas Author

Eric Ruiz Roxas is a children’s writer and proud LBGTQIA+ member born and based in the Philippines. In 2025, he was given the honour of being the regional shepherd for the Department of Education teacher delegates at the 2025 National Competition for Storybook Writing in the Philippines. What Makes A Family is his debut picture book.

Aldy Aguirre is a Manila-based artist, illustrator and educator whose works have been recognised by different national award-giving bodies such as the Philippine Board on Books for the Young People and the National Book Development Board, and abroad by ILUSTRARTE in Castelo Branco, Portugal and Sharjah Exhibition for Children’s Book Illustrations, among others.