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American author of children's books
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Daryl Cobb
Born (1961-12-05) December 5, 1961 (age 63)
Utica, New York, United States
OccupationWriter
GenreChildren's fiction, real life fiction, humor
SpouseJoanne Cobb (1993–present)
Children2
Website
authorvisitsbydarylcobb.com

Daryl Cobb is an American author of children's books.

Critical reception

Kirkus Reviews, in 2013, called Cobb's children's novel Baseball, Bullies & Angels "required reading for kids and parents." In 2014, Baseball, Bullies & Angels was endorsed by Stand For the Silent, a non-profit anti-bullying organization in the United States.

Acting

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

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. The family resided in Hampton, New Jersey in Hunterdon County, where Cobb attended Hampton Public School and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 1979. Cobb married Joanne M. Salimbeno on November 13, 1993. They have two children together. Cobb and his family reside in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.

He is an investor in the Charter School Growth Fund, which supports the formation of Black-led, independently-run public schools.

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. Kirkus, Reviews. "Daryl Cobb author page". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  2. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
  3. Cobb, Daryl. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  4. ^ Smally, Kirk. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Author Visits. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
  5. Christopher, David. "My favorite "Ensemble" Plays". arcadianclock direct/ensemble. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  6. Bostwick, Joanne. "History of Califon Methodist Church". Califon Methodist Church. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  7. ^ Bostwick, Joanne. "About Daryl Cobb - Scrap Book". Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  8. ^ Hunterdon County Democrat (28 March 2010). "Children's author Daryl Cobb returns to Hampton". Hunterdon County Democrat. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
  9. "Opinion: In The American Public Education System, Black Children Are The New Cotton". HuffPost. 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-07-04.

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