B Ryan Wheeler

Oyaji: (親父) Rough, informal slang. Used by adult children. Meaning "my old man."

B. Ryan Wheeler draws deep inspiration from raising three children—his own "gorillas" who match the book’s characters Sho, Mio, and Jiro.

Utilizing a unique neurodivergent perspective, Ryan writes and illustrates a high-empathy book that connects with the emotional highs and lows of childhood. Fondly remembering the milestone of teaching his kids to ride bikes, he wrote "Can Gorillas Ride A Bike?" to encourage new parents to cherish every fleeting, chaotic moment..