Ryan Knighton

Biography

Ryan Knighton is a Canadian writer and educator born on September 19, 1972 in Langley. His memoirs, including "Cockeyed: A Memoir" and "C'mon Papa – Dispatches from a dad in the dark," have been widely read for their candid portrayal of his experiences with blindness. Knighton also co-starred in the award-winning film "Blind Sushi" (2016) and spoke publicly about his writing process through his performances at Don't Tell My Mother! (June 2012).