M. Earl (Martin) Smith is an adjunct instructor of English and creative writing at Kean University (Union, New Jersey) and, coming in 2026, Centenary University (Hackettstown, New Jersey). His scholarship includes work in the fields of rare books, material texts, the history of the book, writing for children and young adults, and local/regional history. He has authored 11 books, with volumes on local history, the history of sports, children’s nonfiction, and literary fiction. Martin graduated from Chatfield College (AA, 2015), the University of Pennsylvania (AM, 2017), Pine Manor College (MFA, 2019), Morehead State University (AA, 2020; BUS 2021), Somerset Community College (AAS, 2021), and Tohono O'odham Community College (AALA, AASW, 2021). He currently resides in Chester, PA, with his two Shetland Sheepdogs (Che and Berry).
M. Earl (Martin) Smith is an adjunct instructor of English and creative writing at Kean University (Union, New Jersey) and, coming in 2026, Centenary University (Hackettstown, New Jersey). His scholarship includes work in the fields of rare books, material texts, the history of the book, writing for children and young adults, and local/regional history. He has authored 11 books, with volumes on local history, the history of sports, children’s nonfiction, and literary fiction. Martin graduated from Chatfield College (AA, 2015), the University of Pennsylvania (AM, 2017), Pine Manor College (MFA, 2019), Morehead State University (AA, 2020; BUS 2021), Somerset Community College (AAS, 2021), and Tohono O'odham Community College (AALA, AASW, 2021). He currently resides in Chester, PA, with his two Shetland Sheepdogs (Che and Berry).