Author Visits by State
Author Visits by StateAuthor Visits by StateAuthor Visits by State
Author Visits by State
Some thoughts on reading from Daryl Cobb.
Most professional writers that I know, including myself, are also avid readers. Reading was and continues to play an essential part in my writing career and my writing education. Each new book opens the mind to new words, format, style and voice, as well as new ways to twist and turn a plot. A book also can introduce us to new types of people, behavior, life experiences and places in the world that we may not have gotten to know yet.
In essence, children will attain greater knowledge, ability and success by reading, and I don't think that anyone would disagree that to be good at something you have to practice, practice and practice. But to keep kids interested they also need to see and experience the joy in what we are trying to instill in them. What measures are we taking, as parents and educators, to show our children that it is more fun to read and write than it is to pick up a gadget? Getting the kids to put down their electronics is not easy and has become problematic for parents, educators and for the children as well.
How to inspire kids to read and write?
So how do you get kids excited about reading and writing? For me, it is by letting them see and experience the many ways a writer can apply that art form. That is what I do, that is my expertise and, as an author who visits schools, that is where my varied skills come in. I am not just an author of books, but a musician who writes song lyrics as well. I teach the students about writing using music, storytelling, graphics and theatrical skits so they can see firsthand that writing is used in many creative formats.
Getting the students involved.
The words "cultural arts" are rarely used in connection with an author’s visit, but with my assembly performance programs, those are exactly the words to define the experience. What makes my programs so special and very popular is the mix of cultural arts and literacy information. And what makes it all work so perfectly has been my ability to find creative ways, exciting ways to demonstrate writing skills and how these skills can be used and are used in various artistic formats, while at the same time using audience participation to do it. The experience doesn't work if the author can't find a way to get the whole audience actively engaged.
Daryl's in school author visits tour 2024!
Daryl Cobb will travel to you!
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
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
Pennsylvania
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.
- 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
New York
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.
- Edna Louise Spear Elementary School, Port Jefferson, New Yor
- Country Parkway Elementary School, Williamsville, New York
- Maple West Elementary School, Williamsville, New York
- Thiells Elementary School, Thiells, New York
- Franklinville Elementary School, Franklinville, New York
- Wellsville Elementary School, Wellsville, New York
- Portville Elementary School, Portville, New York
- Delevan, Elementary School, Delevan, New York
Maryland
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.
- Folger McKinsey Elementary School, Severna Park, Maryland
- The Calverton School, Huntingtown, Maryland
Virginia
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.
- Hartwood Elementary School, Fredericksburg, Virginia
- Park Ridge Elementary School, Stafford, Virginia
Connecticut
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.
- John B. Sliney Elementary School, Branford, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
- Mary T. Murphy School, Branford, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
- Oakdale Elementary School, Oakdale, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
- Memorial Elementary School, East Hampton, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
- Center School, East Hampton, Connecticut / Author Visit & Assemblies
Massachusetts
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.
- 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
Rhode Island
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.
New Hampshire
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.
Maine
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.
Ohio
Daryl has done many author visits at schools in Ohio and always looks forward to sharing his love of the arts with the kids.
In 2024 Daryl will be doing author visits at schools in Ohio.
- Little Miami Elementary School, Morrow, Ohio