# Juan Martinez: Immigrant Writer and Frog Story

Juan Martinez, a Colombian immigrant, shares his journey from Colombia to Venezuela and then to the U.S. He has carried a felt frog throughout his life, which was made in the U.S. The frog symbolizes his connection to his experiences and his eventual decision to become a U.S. citizen in 2016.

https://americanwritersmuseum.org/my-america-juan-martinez/

#immigrant #writing #chicago

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Created: 2026-10-29T11:13:27.052446+00:00

Last edited: 2026-10-29T11:13:27.052446+00:00

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Original source: https://americanwritersmuseum.org/my-america-juan-martinez/