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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 your school is located.  All you have to do is ask. 

• 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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New Jersey. 

• Orchard Hill Elementary School, Skillman, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Randolphville Elementary School, Piscataway, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Triangle School, Hillsborough, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Sunnymead Elementary School, Hillsborough, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Ironia Elementary School, Randolph, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Dawes Avenue Elementary, Somers Point, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Franklin Township Elementary School, Quakertown, New Jersey / Author Visit 
• Johnson Elementary School, Cherry Hill, New Jersey / Author Visit
• Mansfield Township Elementary School, Port Murray, New Jersey / Author Visit

In 2024 Daryl did author visits at these schools in New Jersey.

• Rolling Hills Primary School, Vernon, New Jersey 
• Midtown Community Elementary School, Neptune, New Jersey   
• White Rock Elementary School., Oak Ridge, New Jersey
• Dwight D. Eisenhower Elementary School, Piscataway New Jersey
• Yardville Elementary School, Yardville, New Jersey
• Mount Prospect Elementary School, Basking Ridge, New Jersey 
• Antheil Elementary, Ewing, New Jersey
• H Ashton Marsh Elementary School, Absecon, New Jersey
• East Newark School, East Newark, New Jersey 
• Mountview Road School, Morris Plains, New Jersey
• Saint Thomas The Apostle School, Old Bridge, New Jersey
• Charles H. Bullock Elementary School, Montclair, New Jersey
• Eleanor Van Gelder Elementary School, Edgewater, New Jersey 
• Packanack Elementary School, Wayne, New Jersey
• Wanaque Elementary School, Wanaque, New Jersey
• Mansfield Township Elementary School, Port Murray, New Jersey

• Mount Prospect Elementary School, Basking Ridge New Jersey
• Liberty Corner Elementary School, Liberty Corner, New Jersey  
• Middletown Village Elementary School, Middletown, 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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Pennsylvania.

• Panther Valley Elementary School, Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania / Author Visit 
• Pleasant Valley Elementary School, Kunkletown, Pennsylvania / Author Visit 
• Heights Elementary School, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania / Author Visit

In 2024 Daryl did author visits at these schools in Pennsylvania.

• Montgomery Elementary School, North Wales, Pennsylvania
• Adamstown Elementary School, Adamstown, Pennsylvania
• Tamaqua Elementary School, Tamaqua, Pennsylvania
• Hatfield Elementary School, Hatfield, Pennsylvania
• Susquenita Elementary School, Duncannon, Pennsylvania
• Knapp Elementary School, Lansdale, Pennsylvania
• Haine Middle School, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania
• Ehrman Crest Middle School, Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania 

In 2023 Daryl did author visits at these schools in Pennsylvania.

•  Northampton Boro Elementary School, Northampton, Pennsylvania / Author Visit & Assemblies 
• Wilson Borough Elementary School, Easton, Pennsylvania / Author Visit & Assemblies 
• Halifax Elementary School, Halifax, Pennsylvania / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Halifax Elementary School, Halifax, Pennsylvania / Family Literacy Night Program   

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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New York.

• Forest Brook Elementary School, Hauppauge, New York / Author Visit
• Fulmar Road School, Mahopac, New York / Author Visit 
• Bronxville Elementary School, Bronxville, New York / Author Visit
• Violet Avenue School, Poughkeepsie, New York / Author Visit
• Sylvan Avenue Elementary School, Bayport, New York / Author Visit
• Laurel Plains Elementary School, New City, New York / Author Visit 
• South Seneca Elementary School, Interlaken, New York / Author Visit
• Edna Louis Spears Elementary School, Port Jefferson, New York / Author Visit
• Mandalay Elementary School, Wantagh, New York / Author Visit 
• East Broadway Elementary School, Seaford New York / Author Visit
• Sunquam Elementary School, Melville, New York / Author Visit
• Bretton Woods Elementary School, Hauppauge New York / Author Visit
• Richfield Springs CSD, Richfield Springs, New York / Author Visit
• Dogwood Elementary School, Smithtown, New York / Author Visit 
• Smithtown Elementary School, Smithtown, New York / Author Visit
• Leptondale Elementary School, Wallkill, New York / Author Visit
• Ostrander Elementary School, Wallkill, New York / Author Visit
• Plattekill Elementary School, Plattekill, New York / Author Visit
• John G. Borden Middle School, Wallkill, New York / Author Visit

  In 2024 Daryl did author visits at these schools in New York.

• Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, Port Jefferson, New York
• Country Parkway Elementary School, Williamsville, New York 
• Maple West Elementary School, Williamsville, New York
• Waverly Avenue Elementary School, Holtsville, New York
• Manetuck Elementary School, West Islip, New York  
• Thiells Elementary School, Thiells, New York
• Franklinville Elementary School, Franklinville, New York
• Wellsville Elementary School, Wellsville, New York
• Putnam Valley E.S., Putnam Valley New York
• Portville Elementary School, Portville, New York
• Delevan, Elementary School, Delevan, New York

In 2023 Daryl did author visits at these schools in New York.

• Cherry Lane Elementary School, Suffern, New York / Author Visit & Assemblies
• New City Elementary School, New City, New York / Author Visit & Assemblies  
• Woodglen Elementary School, New City, New York / Author Visit & Assemblies      
• Hampton Bays, Elementary School, Long Island, New York / Author Visit & Assemblies   

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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Massachusetts.

• Fisher Hill Elementary School, Orange, Massachusetts / Author Visit
• Littleville   Elementary School, Huntington, Massachusetts / Author Visit 

In 2024 Daryl did author visits at these schools in Massachusetts.

• Bernazzani Elementary School, Quincy, Massachusetts
• Bowie Memorial School, Chicopee, Massachusetts
• Henry B. Burkland E.S, Middleborough, Massachusetts / D1-Grade 3
• Henry B. Burkland Elementary School, Middleborough, MA / D2-Grade 4
• Martha Jones School, Westwood, Massachusetts
• Salisbury   Elementary School, Salisbury, Massachusetts 

In 2023 Daryl did author visits at these schools in Massachusetts.

•  John E. Burke Elementary School, Peabody, Massachusetts / Author Visit & Assemblies   
• Miller School, Westford, Massachusetts / Author Visit & Assemblies  
• John E. McCarthy Elementary School, Peabody, Massachusetts / Author Visit & Assemblies
• West Elementary School, Peabody, Massachusetts / Author Visit & Assemblies  

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 2024-25 Daryl will be doing author visits in schools in Connecticut.

• John B. Sliney Elementary School, Branford, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Mary T. Murphy School, Branford, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Memorial   Elementary School, East Hampton, Connecticut 
• Center School, East Hampton, Connecticut     
• Oakdale Elementary School, Oakdale, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
•  Booth Hill Elementary, Shelton, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies 

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 2024-25 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Maryland.

•  The Boy's Latin School of Maryland, Baltimore, Maryland / Author Visit 
•  The Calverton School, Huntingtown, Maryland / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Severna Park Elementary School, Severna Park, Maryland / Author Visit & Assemblies 

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 2024-25 Daryl did author visits at these schools in Virginia.

• Anne E. Moncure Elementary School, Stafford, Virginia / Author Visit & Assemblies  
• Hampton Oaks Elementary School, Stafford, Virginia / Author Visit & Assemblies  
• Ferry Farm Elementary School, Fredericksburg, Virginia / Author Visit & Assemblies      

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. Daryl hopes that you will add your school and state to this list. 

In 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Ohio, Michigan, West Virginia and Vermont. 

•  Buckeye Central Elementary, New Washington, Ohio / Author Visit
• Ridgeview Elementary School, Sparta, Michigan / Author Visit 
• Appleview, Elementary School, Sparta, Michigan / Author Visit
• Fairplains Elementary School, Parkersburg West Virginia / Author Visit 
• Northwest Primary School, Rutland, Vermont / Author Visit  

   Author visits at schools in Ohio, Michigan, Tennessee, Nevada and Oregon

• Little Miami Elementary School, Morrow, Ohio / Author Visit  
• Lobbestael Elementary School, Harrison Twp, Michigan / Author Visit  
• Jefferson County High School, Dandridge, Tennessee / Author Visit  
• Yerington Elementary School, Yerington Nevada / Author Visit  

•  Oak Grove Elementary School, Street, Medford, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies   
• Jacksonville Elementary School, Jacksonville, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Abraham Lincoln Elementary School, Medford, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies  
• Griffin Creek Elementary School, Medford, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies 
• Ruch Outdoor Community School, Jacksonville, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Washington Elementary School, Medford, Oregon / Author Visit & Assemblies  

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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in New Hampshire.

• Lisbon Regional School, Lisbon, New Hampshire / Author Visit

In 2024 Daryl did Author visits at schools in New Hampshire.

• Merrimack Middle School, Merrimack, New Hampshire / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Reeds Ferry School, Merrimack, New Hampshire / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Mastricola Elementary School, Merrimack, New Hampshire / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Thorntons Ferry School, Merrimack, New Hampshire / Author Visit & Assemblies
• Mastricola Upper Elementary., Merrimack, New Hampshire / Author Visit & Assemblies  

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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Rhode Island.

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 2025 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Maine.