
Author Talk: Brad Ryan and his Grandma Joy Featured Event. Author Talk: Brad Ryan and his Grandma Joy
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 · 3:00 PM MST · Martha Cooper Library · Tucson, AZ
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Brad Ryan is a veterinarian, wildlife conservationist, social media influencer & mental health advocate from Southeastern Ohio who is best known for taking his grandmother to visit all 63 National Parks over the span of 8 years. They started their trip at the Great Smokies National Park and their story went viral in 2019 and was featured on national and international media throughout the remainder of their trip which ended in May 2023. Brad's memoir about his personal journey and their trip is titled Grandma Joy and Me: A Journey of Healing, One National Park at a Time. Grandma Joy will be present at the event and will sign books with Brad. Mostly Books will have this title available for purchase at the talk.
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