Daryl Cobb
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Daryl Cobb | |
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| Born | December 5, 1961 Utica, New York, United States |
| Occupation | Writer |
| Genre | Children's fiction, real life fiction, humor |
| Spouse | Joanne Cobb (1993–present) |
| Children | 2 |
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Daryl Cobb is an American author of children's books.[1]
Critical reception
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]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
[edit]| Daryl Cobb Books | Type of Book | Year Published | ISBN | |
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| 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
[edit]- ^ Kirkus, Reviews. "Daryl Cobb author page". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Kirkus Reviews. Retrieved June 15, 2015.
- ^ Cobb, Daryl. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ^ a b Smally, Kirk. "Baseball, Bullies & Angels". Author Visits. Retrieved June 24, 2015.
- ^ Christopher, David. "My favorite "Ensemble" Plays". arcadianclock direct/ensemble. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ Bostwick, Joanne. "History of Califon Methodist Church". Califon Methodist Church. Retrieved July 3, 2015.
- ^ a b Hunterdon County Democrat (28 March 2010). "Children's author Daryl Cobb returns to Hampton". Hunterdon County Democrat. Retrieved June 25, 2015.
- ^ "Opinion: In The American Public Education System, Black Children Are The New Cotton". HuffPost. 2022-06-28. Retrieved 2022-07-04.
External links
[edit]- Official Website: with a complete list of publications
- Library of Congress
