Daryl Cobb

Daryl Cobb

Daryl Cobb, Children's Book Author
Born (1961-12-05) December 5, 1961
Utica, New York, USA
Occupation Writer, Educational Presenter for Schools Grades K-8, Singer, Songwriter, Storyteller
Nationality American
Genre Children's fiction, real life fiction, humor
Notable works Baseball, Bullies & Angels, Mr. Moon, Greta's Magical Mistake, Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day
Spouse Joanne Cobb (1993–present)
Children Cameron Cobb and Kayley Cobb
Website
www.authorvisitsbydarylcobb.com

Daryl Cobb is an American author, and children's (K-8) educational presenter.[1] Daryl is known for his work in children's literature (picture books fiction, middle grade fiction and real life fiction) and has written 17 books.[2] In 2014, his novel Baseball, Bullies & Angels won gold as a recipient of a Mom’s Choice Award.[3] He also tours schools presenting educational programs.[4]

Critical reception

Cobb has received positive reviews for his work. Kirkus Reviews, in 2013, called his children's novel Baseball, Bullies & Angels "required reading for kids and parents."[5] In 2014, Baseball, Bullies & Angels[6] won gold, with a Mom's Choice Award[3] and was endorsed by Stand For the Silent,[7] a non-profit anti-bullying organization in the United States.[7] Daryl Cobb is also known for his live performances and interactive educational programs, (A Writer's Journey and Music & Storytime) visiting more than 80 schools each year.[8] His work with school children has been received positively.[8][9][10]

Daryl Cobb performing a chapter from Baseball, Bullies & Angels

Acting

While attending Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia, Cobb studied theater, music and learned to play the guitar. He has acted in many stage productions though the years including Biloxi Blues by Neil Simon and Fifth of July by Lanford Wilson.[11]

Personal life

Cobb was born December 5, 1961, in Utica, New York. He is the second of five children of Edward John Cobb, a retired high school math teacher, and Jacqueline Lee Bostwick, a homemaker and retired Methodist Minister.[12][13] The family resided in Hampton, New Jersey in Hunterdon County, where Daryl attended Hampton Public School[14] and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 1979.[13] Cobb married Joanne M. Salimbeno on November 13, 1993.[13] Daryl and Joanne have two children together, whom Daryl often credits for inspiring his career as a children's author.[13][14] Cobb and his family reside in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[13]

Bibliography

Daryl Cobb Books Type of Book Year Published ISBN
The Frogs: A Happy Life Picture Book January 14, 2015 978-0984948758
Pirates: Monkey Troubles Upper Elementary Chapter Book January 14, 2015 978-0984948741
Baseball, Bullies & Angels Middle Grade,YA Novel,Real Life Fiction September 17, 2013 978-0615879239 Kirkus Reviews
Greta’s Magical Mistake Picture Book April 17, 2013 978-0615796321 Kirkus Reviews
Henry Hare’s Floppy Socks Picture Book April 17, 2013 978-0615796109 Kirkus Reviews
Mr. Moon Picture Book October 1, 2012 978-1463619190 Kirkus Reviews
Pirates: Legend of the Snarlyfeet Picture Book January 2, 2011 978-1456413750
Pirates: The Ring of Hope Upper Elementary and Middle Grade Novel December 8, 2011 978-0615537436 Kirkus Reviews
Count With Daniel Dinosaur Picture Book August 26, 2010 978-1453793763
Barnyard Buddies: Perry Parrot Finds a Purpose Picture Book August 25, 2010 978-0578063911
Do Pirates Go To School? Picture Book April 10, 2010 978-0578055350
Boy on the Hill Picture Book August 26, 2010 978-1453793800
Bill the Bat Baby Sits Bella Picture Book December 5, 2008 978-1605858180 Kirkus Reviews
Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every Day Picture Book December 5, 2007 978-1424339181 Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Loves Halloween Picture Book September 9, 2007 978-1424344543 Kirkus Reviews
Daniel Dinosaur Picture Book September 5, 2007 978-1424317127 Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Finds His Way Home Picture Book May 22, 2007 978-1424319985

References

  1. ↑ Cobb, Daryl. "Author Visits by Daryl Cobb". Author Visits by Daryl Cobb. Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  2. ↑ Kirkus, Reviews. "Daryl Cobb author page". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  3. 1 2 Cobb, Daryl. "Mom's Choice Awards". Mom's Choice Awards. Mom's choice awards. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  4. ↑ Kintish, Lisa (19 March 2014). "Author inspires Rockaway Borough students to be creative writers". Mahwah Suburban News (NorthJersey.com). Retrieved 3 July 2015.
  5. ↑ Kirkus, Reviews. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". www.kirkusreviews.com. Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  6. ↑ Cobb, Daryl. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". www.darylcobb.com/BaseballBullieandAngels.html. authorvisitsbydarylcobb.com. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  7. 1 2 Smally, Kirk. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Author Visits. Stand for the Silent. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  8. 1 2 Debbie, Adams. "Daryl Cobb visits Herman L. Horn Elementary". www.ourvalley.org. The Vinton Messenger. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  9. ↑ Cuchran, Glenda. "Lehigh Elementary". www.darylcobb.com/AReferences.html. Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  10. ↑ Nestor, Patricia. "Seventh District Elementary". www.darylcobb.com/AReferences.html. Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  11. ↑ Christopher, David. "My favorite "Ensemble" Plays". arcadianclock direct/ensemble. David Christopher. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  12. ↑ Bostwick, Joanne. "History of Califon Methodist Church". www.califonumc.org/. Califon Methodist Church. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  13. 1 2 3 4 5 Bostwick, Joanne. "About Daryl Cobb - Scrap Book". www.darylcobb.com/aboutme.html. Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  14. 1 2 Hunterdon County Democrat. "Children’s author Daryl Cobb returns to Hampton". www.NJ.com. Hunterdon County Democrat. Retrieved June 25, 2015.

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