Daryl is a children’s author (17 children's books)
/singer/songwriter/storyteller and premier educational
performer who does school visits in the United States
and Abroad. His use of performance arts (in his school
/ author visit programs) to teach and entertain has
educators and assembly coordinators everywhere
consistently calling his school visits and children's
educational programs “the best of the best” (Linda
Kolb, Supervisor of Instruction, Toms River, New Jersey),
“unique and exciting” and “off the charts good”
(Judy Rothenberger RS, Oak Ridge E. Pennsylvania)
Daryl’s takes his audience on a journey through
the creative and writing processes by cleverly
blending educational information (small moments,
developing ideas, editing, revising, illustrating, the
importance of words, conflict, detailing, etc.) with
live performance, music, reader’s theatre, readings
and interactive activities. His performances are
compelling, his energy and excitement for his
craft is contagious. (“I don't think anyone has ever
interacted with the children the way you did... and they
responded to you in such a positive way.” - Debbie O’Brien,
Blairstown, New Jersey, PTA.)
- Programs that meet core curriculum standards
- Education staff approval ratings of excellent!
- Student participation level ratings of excellent!
- Daryl's books are Kirkus Reviews recommended
- Books for K-8 readers
- Daryl's books can be found at Follett School Solutions
- Captivating programs for Pre-K through 8th grades
- The use of small moments
- Discovering good ideas
- The importance of words
- Editing and revisions
- Creating conflict
- Correctly bringing the conflict and the solution together
- Creating detail
DARYL WILL GET THEM EXCITED ABOUT
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"Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day"
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--Kirkus Reviews calls "Mr. Moon",
"[a] pleasing children's narrative with a relevant
message. ... Cobb's text ... has a simple charm
likely to please young readers [and]... Jaeger's
illustrations give the night a soft, beautiful glow,
complementing Cobb's text ... . Her personifications
of Mr. Moon and Mr. Sun are utterly delightful.
Cobb will likely delight and instruct children with
this charming tale."
Daryl's author visit programs are seen by elementary and middle school children across the United States and abroad.
Daryl Cobb is a children’s book author who does school visits. Daryl's touring area includes this state-by-state list. Local areas are highlighted with an asterisk.
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A Children's Novel Recommended reading for parents, boys and girls, advanced young readers or ages 10-15 and up.
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Always sincere, occasionally shocking, this tale is required
reading for kids and parents. -- Kirkus Reviews
Daryl Cobb is an author who does school visits in the United States and Abroad. Some of the schools he visited during the 2011-12 school year include:
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Daryl's author visit performances and programs
are rated by educators as excellent!
INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL AUTHOR VISIT ASSEMBLIES
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Writing & reading are about to get a lot more exciting!
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"Baseball, Bullies & Angels"
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[T]he sentiment is sweet and Van Wagoner’s
illustrations are eye catching, though it’s the little
girl’s expression that shines through on every page.
The verse Cobb has penned is appealing and...[t]he
idea behind the story of the little girl and her doting
father is charming[.] ” -- Kirkus Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews calls
"Bill the Bat Babysits Bella",
"A sweet book celebrating brother-sister bonds."
-- Kirkus Reviews calls
"Bill the Bat Loves Halloween",
"[A] fast- moving, fun rhyming picture book"!
--Kirkus Reviews calls"Daniel Dinosaur",
"A sweet story told in simple rhymes that young
children will likely enjoy. The light, whimsical
drawings maintain a sense of fun."
For advanced young readers or ages 10 to 14
--Kirkus Reviews says that "Pirates: The Ring of
Hope, is [a] spirited swashbuckling tale of mystery
and magic. The characters are rich and beautifully
rendered, and the story is sprinkled with humor... .
Much of the dialogue is delightfully silly."
"Greta's Magical Mistake"
Greta's Magical Mistake; With simple rhymes and a
gentle spirit, veteran children's author Cobb offers an
enjoyable story of a witch-in-training whose good
intentions go awry. This pleasant, engaging story
provides valuable messages about friendship and the
importance of good listening. Artist Pentangelo's
colorful, playfully skewed images underscore the text's
comical tone and contain numerous small details that
attentive readers will enjoy. A sweet but never cloying
tale of a student witch, playfully illustrated --Kirkus
Reviews
--Kirkus Reviews calls "Henry Hare" A fun
romp with uniquely illustrated characters and a
simple solution to an amusingly silly dilemma.”
Daryl is the author of
"Pirates: The Ring of Hope"
An Author Visit rarely gets this good! Rated Excellent by BOCES of New York!
Interactive Assemblies Grades K-2
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Assembly coordinators, as you look at the information on my website, including all posted video
segments, keep in mind that I adjust my shows based on the grade levels that are attending each program
and the time in which I have to present it. Your Pre-K classes, kindergarteners and first graders (Music
& Storytime) will be treated to a program that is designed for their age level, and that is different than
programs performed for older grades. Each assembly of A Writer's Journey (2nd-8th grades) will be
tailored to be age appropriate for the group in attendance, with material varying based on grade.
If you have never experienced one of my programs in person then you are in for an exciting ride, one that
your staff and students will talk about long after the show is over!
During my 50-60 minute interactive programs I will not only entertain, but will cover many important
topics including:
It was not the traditional author visit with a simple talk and reading. You brought the
stories and the show to life! Absolutely! The best author day I have seen and one of the
best assemblies I have been a part of!"
-- Sam Hafner, Principal, Liberty Bell School, Coopersburg, Pennsylvania
NO MATTER WHAT AGE YOUR STUDENTS ARE (K-8)
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"Interactive Writer's Workshop"
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Creating Detail Grades 2-8
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Interactive Assemblies Grades 2-8
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Interactive Assemblies Grades K-8
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"The students were engaged the whole time -- I loved it! The music and stories were
wonderful and the program information was adjusted appropriately for the PreK to 2
group, and the 3-6 group. You are a talented author, entertainer… just a GREAT
talent!!" P.S. We also loved our personalized school book!!!
Kerry L. Salerno, Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction
Moonachie School District, New Jersey
Author Visits
by Daryl Cobb Children's Book Author
Photo Halethorpe E.S. Courtesy of The Baltimore Sun
Mom’s Choice Award Winner!
School Author Visits and Children's Educational Programs for this years School Tour! Inspiring children to read and write!
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Regarded by educators as one of the best children's educational assembly performers in the field today! Daryl steps away from the traditional author visit and creates a thoroughly captivating and thought provoking cultural arts experience!
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Help make this world bully free!
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Baseball, Bullies & Angels is a recipient of
the prestigious Mom’s Choice Award! This
award is to honor excellence in family-friendly
media. Mr. Cobb is a gold award recipient in
the category of Young Adult Books.
and Read!
Rated Excellent by Ocean County N.J. Kindergarten Association!
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Alabama
Alaska
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Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut ***
Delaware ***
Florida
Georgia
Idaho
Hawaii
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland ***
Massachusetts
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
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New Mexico
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North Carolina
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Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
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South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Parts of New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New York, Maryland and Rhode Island are considered Mr. Cobb's local touring area, but all schools may be eligible for local pricing.
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The Importance of Reading -- a note from Daryl Cobb:
Most professional writers that I know, including myself, are also avid
readers. Reading was and still continues to play an essential part in
my writing career and my writing education. Each new book opens
up the mind to new words, format, style and voice, as well as new
ways to twist and turn a plot. A book also has the ability to introduce
us to new types of people, behavior, life experiences and places in
the world that we may not have gotten to know yet.
In essence, children will attain greater knowledge, ability and success
by reading, and I don't think that anyone would disagree that to be
good at something you have to practice, practice and practice. But
to keep kids interested they also need to see and experience the joy
in what you are trying to instill in them. What measures are you, as
parents and educators, taking to show your students that it is more
fun to read and write than it is to pick up a gadget?
So how do you get kids excited about reading and writing? For me, it
is by letting them see and experience the many ways a writer can
apply that art form. That is what I do, that is my expertise and, as an
author who visits schools, that is where my varied skills come in. I
am not just an author of books, but of song lyrics; I encourage and
direct the students in story telling and theater acting and, in seeing
this all firsthand, they are inspired that they too can create!
The words "cultural arts" are rarely used in connection with an
author visit, but with my assembly performance programs, those are
exactly the words to define the experience. What makes my
programs so special and very popular is the mix of cultural arts and
literacy information. And what makes it all work so perfectly has
been my ability to find creative ways, exciting ways to demonstrate
writing skills and how these skills can be used and are used in various
artistic formats, while at the same time using audience participation
to do it. The experience doesn't work if the author can't find a way to
get the whole audience actively engaged.
I know that when coordinators are booking cultural arts programs
they are thinking in terms of "The Reptile Man", "The Science Guy"
or "The Music of all Nations" and they separate authors out into
their own little category. But if reading and writing is really
important in your school curriculum, then you owe it to your
students to look at an author visit like mine that has so much more to
offer.




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Leo F. Giblyn E.S, Freeport, New York / Author Visit
Campbell School, Metuchen, New Jersey / Author Visit
Western Elementary School, Naugatuck, Connecticut / Author Visit
Goddard School, Branchburg, New Jersey / Author Visit
Old Farmers Road School, Long Valley, New Jersey / Author Visit
Old Farmers Road School, Long Valley, New Jersey / Author Workshop Day
Botetourt Elementary School, Gloucester Virginia / Author Visit
Petsworth Elementary School, Gloucester, Virginia / Author Visit
Cambria E.S., Ebensburg, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Hance E.S., Gibsonia, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Sharon School, Robbinsville, New Jersey / Author Visit
Beeler Elementary School, Marlton, New Jersey / Author Visit
Shaull Elementary School, Enola, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Woodville Elementary School, Wakefield, Massachusetts / Author Visit
Willow Creek E.S., Fleetwood, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Caley Elementary, King of Prussia, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Sycamore Park E.S., Culpeper, Virginia / Author Visit
William E Cottle School, Eastchester, New York / Author Visit
Cedar Creek Elementary, Lanoka Harbor, New Jersey / Author Visit
Thorpe Elementary School, Danvers, Massachusetts / Author Visit
High Plain Elementary School, Andover Massachusetts / Author Visit
Birch Meadow E.S., Reading, Massachusetts / Author Visit
Birch Meadow E.S., Reading, Massachusetts / Author Visit
Bradley Elementary School, Derby, Connecticut / Author Visit
Forest Park E.S., North Kingstown, Rhode Island / Author Visit
Grafton Village Elementary, Fredericksburg, Virginia / Author Visit
Kate W. Barrett E.S., Stafford, Virginia / Author Visit
Widewater E.S., Stafford, Virginia / Author Visit
Stenwood Elementary School, Vienna, Virginia / Author Visit
Conrad Weiser East E.S, Wernersville, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Furnace Woods School, Cortlandt Manor, New York / Author Visit
Lester D. Wilson, Pittstown, New Jersey / Author Visit
Pleasantville E.S., Pleasantville, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Conover Road Primary, Colts Neck, New Jersey / Author Visit
Line Mountain Elementary, Trevorton, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Blue Ball Elementary School, East Earl, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Stoneybrook Elementary, Kinnelon, New Jersey / Author Visit
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Freehold Boro Schools, Freehold, New Jersey grades K-3
Floral Park Bellerose E.S., Floral Park, New York grades K-5
Sylvan Avenue E.S., Bayport, New York grades K-5
L.D. Batchelder School, North Reading, Massachusetts grades K-5
Thomas Jefferson School, Morristown, New Jersey grades K-5
William S. James E.S., Abingdon, Maryland grades K-5
Nantucket Elementary, Crofton, Maryland grades K-5
Roxbury Elementary, Solon, Ohio grades K-4
Alden Place E.S., Millbrook, New York grades 3-5
Elm Drive E.S., Millbrook, New York grades K-2
Arthur M. Judd E.S., North Brunswick, New Jersey grades K-5
Frank K Hehnly E. S., Clark, New Jersey grades K-5
South Elementary, Collegeville, Pennsylvania grades K-5
Heights School, Roslyn Heights, New York grades K-1
Kingwood Township School, Frenchtown, New Jersey grades 3-6
Cozy Lake E.S., Oak Ridge, New Jersey grades K-5
Beers Street School, Hazlet, New Jersey grades 5-6
John F. Kennedy E.S, West Berlin, New Jersey grades K-3
Port Monmouth Road School, Keansburg, New Jersey grades PK-2
Compass Charter School, Vineland, New Jersey grades K-4
Silver Spring E.S., Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania grades K-5
Chesterfield School, Chesterfield, New Jersey grades K-6
Honiss School, Dumont, New Jersey grades K-5
Mt. Pleasant E.S., West Orange, New Jersey grades K-5
Mountain View E.S., Marietta, Georgia grades K-5
Forsuth Country Day School, Lewisville, North Carolina grades K-8
Biglerville E.S., Biglerville, Pennsylvania grades K-3
St. Margaret's Reg, Woodbury Heights, New Jersey grades K-8
Stewartsville Middle, Stewartsville, New Jersey grades 6-8
Robert Fulton School, North Bergen, New Jersey grades K-2
Greenwich School, Stewartsville, New Jersey grades K-5
Early Childhood L.C., Phillipsburg, New Jersey grades pre-K-K
Eastlake School, Parsippany, New Jersey grades K-5
Plymouth, E.S., Plymouth, New Hampshire grades K-5
Campton E.S., Campton, New Hampshire grades K-3
Atco E.S., Atco, New Jersey grades K-5
Davidsonville E.S., Davidsonville, Maryland grades K-5
Kemptown E. S., Monrovia, Maryland grades K-5
Parr's Ridge Elementary, Mt. Airy, Maryland grades K-5
Carroll Manor Elementary, Baldwin, Maryland grades K-3
Greene Primary School, Greene, New York grades K-2
Walberta Park, Syracuse, New York grades K-1
Johnson Park, E.S., Princeton, New Jersey grades K-1
Gwynedd Square E.S., Lansdale, Pennsylvania grades K-6
Mars Area Elementary School, Mars, Pennsylvania grades 2-4
Dows Lane E.S., Irvington, New York grades K-3
Greencastle – Antrim E.S., Greencastle, Pennsylvania grades K-5
Youth's Benefit Elementary, Fallston, Maryland grades K-5
Furnace Woods School, Cortlandt Manor, New York grades 3
Green Valley E.S., Sinking Spring, Pennsylvania grades K-5
Ardena School, Farmingdale, New Jersey grades 3-5
Woods Road School, Hillsborough, New Jersey grades K-4
Alice Costello School, Brooklawn, New Jersey grades K-8
Our Lady of Good
Counsel School, Moorestown, New Jersey grades K-8
Daryl's schedule gets very busy so
contact him today for details.
It's never to late to squeeze you in!
610-570-4196
School Visited:
Pickering Valley, E.S., Chester Springs, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Madison Primary School, Madison, Virginia / Author Visit
R.B. Walter Elementary, Tioga Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Central Elementary School, Great Meadows, New Jersey / Author Visit
Central Park School, Pennsville, New Jersey / Author Visit
Central Park School, Pennsville, New Jersey / Family Night Presentation
Ben Bronz Academy, West Hartford, Connecticut / Author Visit
Middletown Village E.S., Middletown, New Jersey / Author Visit
All Saints Academy, Parsippany, New Jersey /Author Visit
Riverbank E.S., West Columbia, South Carolina / Author Visit
G. Austin Schoenly E.S., Spotswood, New Jersey / Author Visits
E.R. Appleby E.S., Spotswood, New Jersey / Author Visits
St. Raphael School, Rockville, Maryland / Author Visit
Hance Elementary, Gibsonia Pennsylvania /Author Visit
Ramtown Elementary, Howell, New Jersey /Author Visit
H. Russell Swift School, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Swift School, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Family Night Presentation
Slaybaugh E.S., Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Slaybaugh Primary., Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Slaybaugh Schools, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey / Family Night Presentations
Davenport Elementary, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Davenport Primary, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Davenport Schools, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey / Family Night Presentations
Joyanne Miller School, Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey /Author Visit
Cozy Lake E.S., Oak Ridge, New Jersey / Author Visit
Eastport Elementary, Eastport, New York / Author Visit
Indian Avenue Elementary School, Bridgetown, New Jersey / Author Visits
H Ashton Marsh E.S., Absecon, New Jersey / Author Visit
Christopher Columbus School #8, Garfield, New Jersey / Author Visit
Durban Avenue School, Hopatcong, New Jersey /Author Visit
Anne E. Moncure Elementary, Stafford, Virginia /Author Visits
Hardord Day School, Bel Air, Maryland / Author Visit
L.D. Batchelder School, North Reading, Massachusetts / Author Visit
German International School, Potomac, Maryland / Author Visit
LaCrosse Elementary School, La Crosse, Virginia /Author Visits
KinderCare Education, Wayne, New Jersey /Author Visit
New Jersey Association of School Librarians / Conference
Shipley's Choice Elementary, Millersville, Maryland / Author Visit
William B Ward ES, New Rochelle, New York / Author Visit
Byam Elementary School, Chelmsford, Massachusetts / Author Visit
Schwenksville E.S., Schwenksville, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
St. Francis Cathedral School, Metuchen, New Jersey / 2 day - Author Visits
Wood End ES, Reading, Massachusetts / Author Visit
St. Nicholas-St. Mary E.S., Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Frank K. Hehnly E.S., Clark, New Jersey / Author Visit
Washington E.S., Little Ferry, New Jersey / Author Visit / Literacy Night
Chippewa E.S, Holtsville, New York / Author Visit
Newport E.S., Newport, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Jenks Academy for the Arts, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Warnsdorfer E.S., East Brunswick, New Jersey / Author Visit
Stony Brook School, Rockaway, New Jersey / Author Visit
Golden Door Charter School, Jersey City, New Jersey / Author Visit
Drum Point E.S.,Brick, New Jersey / Author Visit
Greenville Elementary, Howell, New Jersey / Author Visit
David Abbott ELC School, Morganville, New Jersey / Author Visit
Birchwood E.S, Rockaway, New Jersey / Author Visit
Shaler Academy, Ridgefield, New Jersey / Author Visit
Begen Boulevard Elementary, Ridgefield, New Jersey / Author Visit
Arrowhead ES, East Setauket, New York / Author Visit
Eastport Elementary, Eastport, New York / Author Visit
Millstone Primary School, Millstone Township, New Jersey / Author Visit
Darlington Elementary School, Darlington, Maryland / Author Visit
Clearview Elementary School, Herndon, Virgina / Author Visit
Westtown Thornbury E.S, West Chester, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
RSU 39 School,, Caribou, Maine / 2 day Author Visits / Literacy Night Event
Community Nursery School, Metuchen, New Jersey / Author Visit
Lincoln Avenue School, Pearl River, New York / Author Visit
Seven Oaks Elementary, Baltimore, Maryland / Author Visit
Greenwood Lake E.S., Greenwood Lake, New York / Author Visit
River Plaza, E.S., Red Bank, New Jersey / Author Visit
The Goddard School, Branchburg, New Jersey / Author Visit
Little Falls School, Little Falls, New Jersey / Author Visit
South Bay E.S., West Babylon, New York / Author Visit
Hilltop Elementary, Aston, Pennsylvania / Author Visit
Theunis Dey Elementary, Wayne, New Jersey / Author Visit
Harrington Park E.S., Harrington Park, New Jersey / Author Visit
Park Avenue E.S., Port Chester, New York / Author Visit
Northville E.S., New Milford, New York / Author Visit
Lincoln E.S., Melrose, Massachusetts / Author Visit
Mercerville E.S., Hamilton, New Jersey / Author Visit
North Salisbury E.S., Salisbury, Maryland / Author Visit
Prairie Valley Schools, Dell Rapids, South Dakota / Author Visit
Mill Lake ES, Monroe Township, New Jersey / Author Visit
Halethrope, E.S., Baltimore, Maryland / Literacy Night Show
Heritage E.S., Avon, Ohio / Author Visit & Literacy Night Show
Asher Holmes E.S., Morganville, New Jersey / Author Visit
Hillsborough E.S., Hillsborough, New Jersey / Author Visit
Van DerVeer E.S., Somerville, New Jersey / Author Visit
Shenandoah Valley, Reading Council’s Fall Banquet / Keynote Speaker
Bath County, Virginia, Young Author's Celebration / Author Visit
Craigsville Elementary School, Craigsville, Virginia / Author Visit
Augusta County Virginia, Author's Celebration / Author Visit
Wilson HS, Fishersville, Virginia (8 local schools attending) / Author Visit
Robbins Lane, Elementary, Syosset, New York / Author Visit
Pleasant Valley Elementary, Knowxville, Maryland / Author Visit
Farmington Elementary School, Culpeper, Virginia / Author Visit

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