For the Love of Books, Meet Martin Tran

Written by Arielle Dance, Writer at Diversability

Martin standing beside a bookshelf. He is wearing a green top and black bottoms. Credit: Martin Tran

Meet Martin Tran (he/him), a blogger and lover of literature who lives with Autism and a lazy eye. Some of his favorite books include The Paris Bookseller, The Midnight Library, Batman ‘89, and Of Mice and Men. 

Martin’s disabilities began at birth and he had a long journey in special education. “Being in special education was helpful to my success in elementary school through high school.” His mother was extremely supportive during this time and worked closely with his educators. Although he is grateful for the attention and support of the special education system, Martin recognizes that learning required more time for him to understand subjects. 

His disabilities have taught him the importance of working hard to achieve goals. Because of this mindset, Martin has continued his education, identifying as a lifelong learner, and graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Creative Arts and his Associate of Arts degree in English. His dedication to learning is evident through his love for reading and employment at a large bookstore. “ I am passionate about my job and ensure to do the best I can do”. Martin’s goal is to empower communities and give them access to literature. 

When Martin is not reading, he is a lifelong fan of The World Wrestling Entertainment and DC and Marvel comics. DC is his favorite superhero brand. He loves to spend time with his family who are his biggest supporters. “They ensure that I am safe, happy, and attend activities that bring me joy such as book talks.” Because of the support of his family and the empowerment of his education, Martin feels grateful, prideful, and hopeful about his disability. 

Martin is excited to co-host an upcoming book talk focused on disability representation with fellow Diversability Leadership Collective member, Nico Myering. 

About the Author: Arielle Dance is the Writer at Diversability who identifies as a Black queer woman with disabilities. A Ph.D. in Mind-Body Medicine, Arielle is published on multiple online platforms and has a children’s book, Dearest One, which focuses on mindfulness and grief.