Queer-Mexican Folk Tales for a New Generation. Story #1: Jacinta and her pitaya tree. In this story, Jacinta is a beautiful song bird who needs to protect her pitaya tree at all costs from the outsiders. She learns home is where her heart is. Story #2: Coyotl and his gift. In this story, a coyote is given a special gift and learns quickly that life comes with consequences. Story #3: Cerulean the Bat. In this story, Cerulean the Bat struggles to fit in with land and flying animals. He needs to look deep within to find self-acceptance and love who he is, then love finds him.