Chulito

Charles Rice-González wrote “Chulito.” Chulito is a narrative of coming-out and mature love, set against the backdrop of a thriving South Bronx neighborhood and the queer youth culture of Manhattan’s piers. The book centers on Chulito, a young Latino man who is attractive, tough, and passionate about hip-hop, as well as the colorful people who live in his lively neighborhood.

Chulito, which translates to “cutie,” is well-known in his neighborhood. Chulito is forced to reevaluate his views on masculinity, love, and identity when his childhood best buddy Carlos returns from college and shares their secret kiss. This bold seductive, and colorful piece is sure to become an LGBT classic.