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Daryl Cobb is the author of 18 books for children, and a premier children's educational presenter. Daryl's experience as a professional actor, musician and singer makes him one of the most imaginative and dynamic author presenters in the country.
Daryl's versatility makes him the perfect choice for in school author visits at every age level. Very few authors can captivate children the way Daryl does. His music instantly grabs everyone's attention, and he keeps them on the edge of their seats with his storytelling.
His interaction with the student body is playful and fun, his life experiences (in baseball, with bullies and ADHD) make him relatable to all and his literacy message very powerful. His author visits programs are inspiring!
Daryl's versatility is amazing to watch. His unique teaching style is so compelling that you just can't take your eyes off of him. His use of movement, storytelling, live action readings and music are attention grabbers.
The kids are greeted with live music as they enter Daryl's assemblies and from that moment on, he has them hooked. His writing exercise "The Cookie Caper" (seen left), helps the kids to better understand how to think like a writer. The experience is magical.
Daryl Cobb is regarded by educators as one of the best children's educational assembly performers in the field today!
What do event coordinators have to say about Daryl's author visit programs? (References HERE)
Halfway through the visit, I'm thinking, how am I ever going to find another author who's this much fun. From beginning to end, the students were actively engaged in listening to Daryl’s life stories, singing along with his songs, laughing and watching in awe of this wonderfully energetic author, dramatic storyteller, and musician. To say Daryl was captivating is an understatement. He knocked this visit right out of the ballpark.
--Jim Worthington - Librarian
Maple West, Williamsville, NY
The most concerning thing about booking an author presenter is the unknown. Not all authors are great presenters. So, with that in mind click What Your Day Might Look Like to see Daryl's assembly video clips.
For questions contact Daryl Cobb at 610-570-4196.
His use of humor and creative arts during his author visits assemblies (live performance, storytelling, music, reader's theatre, live action readings and interactive activities) to teach and entertain is amazing to watch and ties into the show's powerful literacy message, which is designed to help reinforce your school's writing curriculum.
"Music and Storytime"
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This author visits assembly is for children in kindergarten, 1st and 2nd grades. The program is filled with live action readings and sing-a-longs. Pre-K is often included in the show.
"A Writer's Journey"
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This assembly is for children from 3rd-8th grade. This is a literacy-based program that
is designed to teach and entertain.
All "A Writer's Journey" programs grades 3rd -8th include writing topics. Some author visits topics include:
2nd graders can be included with
a 3rd grade program or 3rd and 4th.
"A Writer's Journey" This author visits program is arranged in 3 different ways and then adjusted to fit the audience attending.
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"A Writer's Journey"
Primary
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"A Writer's Journey"
Upper E
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"A Writer's Journey"
Middle School
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This show can be adjusted to accommodate any variation of age arrangements.
"Let's ride into the sunset, just me and you!" (Hey, I include everyone!)
Daryl's school author visit tour will take him to schools near you.
Daryl lives in New Jersey, so if he is driving or flying to your location try to get other schools involved as well.
Daryl has visited schools in Maine, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts and all the way to Montana and South Dakota. Ask and he will come.
Daryl touring schedule gets very busy, but if your school is flexible with dates, he will likely be able to get you on his schedule.
If you need to know more about Daryl's author visits programs or pricing, e-mail Daryl at
darylkcobb@yahoo.com or call 610-570-4196.
Daryl kicks off his 2024 school visits touring season on January 17th at Midtown Community Elementary School in Neptune, NJ
Daryl Cobb calls New Jersey home, but he will jump in his SUV or hop on a plane to come and spend the day with your students, no matter where you live. All you have to do is ask. His travels take him to many locations and every year there are event coordinators far from his home that want their students to experience the excitement Daryl brings to a school. (The photo to the left is Daryl, on his way to Jacksonville Oregon for school visits in 2023.)
New Jersey is Daryl's home state, he has lived there on and off his whole life. He went to Hampton Public School in Hampton, New Jersey and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in Hunterdon County. His travels have taken him away from the area over the years, but his love for New Jersey just kept bringing him home. Daryl has done hundreds of author visits in his home state, and he loves to share his passion for reading and writing with the kids.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New Jersey.
Pennsylvania is a beautiful state and one that Daryl Cobb knows well. Daryl bought his first home in Easton, Pennsylvania in the early 90s. He lived on the Main Line while his wife attended Villanova Law School and lived in Queen's Village in the heart of Philadelphia for several years. Daryl's author visits and programs have given him the opportunity to visit schools across the state and help inspire students to be creative. Daryl was a huge Pittsburg Pirates fan growing up, go Pirates.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Pennsylvania.
Daryl was born in Utica New York and still has ties to the area. Daryl spent many summers visiting his grandmother and even lived in Utica for a year while attending Mohawk Community College. He has also lived on Manhattan's east side and continued to study acting after college. Daryl works with BOCES of New York Arts in Education all across the state and does author visits each and every year from Long Island to Buffalo. Kids everywhere need to see that reading and writing are fun.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New York.
Over the years Maryland has become like a second home to Daryl. His older brother Shawn, his wife and many nieces and nephews resided in Joppa Maryland. His author visits to Maryland schools have given him the chance to spend time with family that he would have otherwise missed out on. Daryl loves his visits and will take up their spare bedroom whenever possible. Maryland schools have been bringing in Daryl's author visits programs for years and he is grateful to all of them for giving him the opportunity to work with their students.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Maryland.
Virginia is one of Daryl's favorite states, it's beautiful and it's filled with fond memories. Daryl lived in Richmond for five years where he attended Virginia Commonwealth University and was actively involved in the local theater and film community. Daryl has visited hundreds of schools around the country, and he is always excited when Virginia schools bring in his author visits programs.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Virginia.
Daryl has been doing author visits in Connecticut for 15 years and he is always excited to book programs there. Mystic is one of his favorite stops each and every year and he never misses a chance to stop at Food Truck Paradise in New Haven. Before his writing career Daryl lived in New London where he worked for a touring company and traveled with large groups as a tour escort. Daryl's author visits have given him the opportunity to return to Connecticut year after year and share his love of writing, music and creative arts with students all over the state.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits in schools in Connecticut.
Daryl first visited Massachusetts was with his future wife about 10 years before he penned his first children's book. Daryl was a big fan of the TV show Cheers, so his first experience with the city of Boston was a trip to see the famous bar he came to love. The real bar didn't live up to the fictional one, but the trip left him with a taste for New England. On top of that Daryl's youngest brother attended college in Boston, met a girl and planted roots in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Each year Daryl's author visits school tour takes him to the Boston area where he inspires kids to be creative and when he can catch up with family.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Massachusetts.
Daryl has gotten to know Rhode Island very well over the years. His author visits programs first brought him to Rhode Island in 2009 and then in 2016 his son decided to attend the University of Rhode Island. After the very first visit to URI his daughter declared that she was going there too. In 2022 she graduated with a degree in business and sports communications. After eight years in Rhode Island Daryl and his family can't help but feel at home there. Daryl's author visits take him to schools all across the United States but booking a school visit to Rhode Island is always exciting for him.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Rhode Island.
Daryl loves going to New Hampshire to do in school author visits, it's a long trip, but it's well worth the time. Daryl history with New Hampshire goes back to when he was a child. His aunt on his father's side of the family, (Shirley Rudman) was married to the Attorney General of the state. His uncle Warren would eventually become the United States Senator from New Hampshire. Daryl remembers his time spent at their home in Nashua and the endless journey from New Jersey to get there. Long games of yellow car passed the time, as did the thought of spending days at the beach. Hampton beach with his grandma was always fun, but anything he did with his grandma was special. Daryl's school tour takes him to New Hampshire most years and the moment he enters the state he can't help but feel like that little kid again.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New Hampshire.
A trip to Maine each year was a family tradition in Daryl's house. Summertime fun, a cabin in the woods, with a view of the lake. His dad loved to fish, and Maine was always the destination. Daryl's dad passed some years ago, but when he visits schools in Maine, he can't help but remember his dad and the fun they shared as a family there.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Maine.
Daryl has done many author visits at schools all over the country and always looks forward to sharing his love of the arts with the kids wherever he goes.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Ohio, Michigan and Tennessee.
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