Daryl Cobb
Born (1961-12-05) December 5, 1961
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.[1]

Critical reception

Kirkus Reviews, in 2013, called Cobb's children's novel Baseball, Bullies & Angels "required reading for kids and parents."[2] In 2014, Baseball, Bullies & Angels[3] was endorsed by Stand For the Silent,[4] a non-profit anti-bullying organization in the United States.[4]

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.[5]

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.[6][7] The family resided in Hampton, New Jersey in Hunterdon County, where Cobb attended Hampton Public School[8] and graduated from North Hunterdon High School in 1979.[7] Cobb married Joanne M. Salimbeno on November 13, 1993.[7] They have two children together.[7][8] Cobb and his family reside in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.[7]

He is an investor in the Charter School Growth Fund, which supports the formation of Black-led, independently-run public schools.[9]

Bibliography

Daryl Cobb BooksType of BookYear PublishedISBN
The Frogs: A Happy LifePicture BookJanuary 14, 2015978-0984948758
Pirates: Monkey TroublesUpper Elementary Chapter BookJanuary 14, 2015978-0984948741
Baseball, Bullies & AngelsMiddle Grade,YA Novel,Real Life FictionSeptember 17, 2013978-0615879239Kirkus Reviews
Greta’s Magical MistakePicture BookApril 17, 2013978-0615796321Kirkus Reviews
Henry Hare’s Floppy SocksPicture BookApril 17, 2013978-0615796109Kirkus Reviews
Mr. MoonPicture BookOctober 1, 2012978-1463619190Kirkus Reviews
Pirates: Legend of the SnarlyfeetPicture BookJanuary 2, 2011978-1456413750
Pirates: The Ring of HopeUpper Elementary and Middle Grade NovelDecember 8, 2011978-0615537436Kirkus Reviews
Count With Daniel DinosaurPicture BookAugust 26, 2010978-1453793763
Barnyard Buddies: Perry Parrot Finds a PurposePicture BookAugust 25, 2010978-0578063911
Do Pirates Go To School?Picture BookApril 10, 2010978-0578055350
Boy on the HillPicture BookAugust 26, 2010978-1453793800
Bill the Bat Baby Sits BellaPicture BookDecember 5, 2008978-1605858180Kirkus Reviews
Daddy Did I Ever Say? I Love You, Love You, Every DayPicture BookDecember 5, 2007978-1424339181Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Loves HalloweenPicture BookSeptember 9, 2007978-1424344543Kirkus Reviews
Daniel DinosaurPicture BookSeptember 5, 2007978-1424317127Kirkus Reviews
Bill the Bat Finds His Way HomePicture BookMay 22, 2007978-1424319985

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. 1 2 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. 1 2 3 4 5 Bostwick, Joanne. "About Daryl Cobb - Scrap Book". Daryl Cobb Productions. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
  8. 1 2 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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