I live in North Carolina with my family, my extended family
and my King Charles Cavalier, Leo.

To say hello, please contact df(at)darrenfarrell.com

An illustration of author and illustrator Darren Farrell, created by illustrator Maya Tatsukawa, from the book Give This Book Away!

Art by Maya Tatsukawa.
(From GIVE THIS BOOK AWAY!)

BOOKS
Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib (2010, Dial)
Thank You, Octopus (2014, Dial)
Stop Following Me, Moon! (2016, Dial)
Letter Town (2018, Orchard Books)
Dandelion Magic (2021, Dial)
Give This Book Away! (2022, Knopf)
Lion In Bed (October 21, 2025, Dial)
The Warm Fuzzies (December 15, 2026, Knopf)

AWARDS & HONORS
Marion Vannett Ridgway Honor 2011 - Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib
NPR Best Books of the Year 2014 - Thank You, Octopus
Huffington Post Funniest Books of the Year 2014 - Thank You, Octopus
Imagination Library Inclusion 2022 - Dandelion Magic
2024 North Carolina Children’s Book Award Nominee - Dandelion Magic

  • "Darren Farrell is pure magic! I’ve been a school librarian for 20 years, and I’ve never seen an author who could captivate students the way he does.”

    Michelle Rosen
    PS/LS Librarian & Curriculum Consultant
    Durham Academy

  • “Darren was amazing! I wish I could bottle up a little of what I felt today and on those not so good days, take it out and be reminded of this all over again.”

    Amber Crotts
    Media Coordinator
    Southwood Elementary

  • “I overheard one child say, ‘He’s the funniest man I’ve ever met!’ Darren is able to captivate his young audience and invite them in for a journey through his books.”

    Julie Burson
    Lower School Librarian
    Trinity School of Durham & Chapel Hill

  • "Joy, positivity, and laughter are meant for sharing – all of which filled our students and teachers when Darren came to visit! There is no need to wish upon a dandelion to spark Darren's book magic."

    Kimbie Sprague
    School Librarian
    Triangle Day School

  • "Darren is engaging, animated and the students LOVED him. I would recommend his author visit to any school – it is a fun memory that our students will have for years to come!”

    Sarah Haile
    Media Specialist
    Black Mountain Primary School

  • "Everyone at SPX couldn't say enough good things about Mr Farrell, his books, and his energy!"

    Debbie Ashworth
    Media Assistant
    St. Pius X Catholic School

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Darren Farrell presenting his book, Dandelion Magic at Triangle Day School in Durham, North Carolina.
Students working on an art project with author Darren Farrell at Durham Academy in Durham, North Carolina.
Students at the Chadwick school in Seoul, South Korea pose in front of an art mural they created with author Darren Farrell.
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Students posing in front of an art mural they created with author Darren Farrell at the London Collegiate School on Jeju Island in South Korea.
Students at a school in Switzerland giggle as author Darren Farrell reads from his book Dandelion Magic.
Darren Farrell presenting his book, Dandelion Magic at Triangle Day School in Durham, North Carolina.
Students at a school in Switzerland blow the magical dandelion as author Darren Farrell reads from his book Dandelion Magic.
Students at Durham Academy in Durham, North Carolina work on an art project with author Darren Farrell.
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Author Darren Farrell at St John's School.
A student poses with author Darren Farrell and his book, Stop Following Me, Moon – on pajama day at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Students at Durham Academy work on an art project with author Darren Farrell.
Students at Durham Academy, in Durham, North Carolina giggle as author Darren Farrell reads from his book Dandelion Magic.
Students at a school in Hoboken, New Jersey giggle as author Darren Farrell reads from his book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib.
Students in Hoboken, New Jersey show off a writing project they created with author Darren Farrell.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at a Barnes and Noble store in Durham, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell at St John's School.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at a school in Hoboken, New Jersey.
Students at Durham Academy, in Durham North Carolina blow as author Darren Farrell reads from his book Dandelion Magic.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at a school in New York City.
Author Darren Farrell shares his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib with a school in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell talks about his books and art with students at a school in Durham, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell reads his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at a school in Connecticut.
Author Darren Farrell hangs out with George Washington at a Book Fair in Connecticut.
Author Darren Farrell creates art with children at Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib with students at a school in New York City.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at the Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
A child draws a picture with author Darren Farrell outside Bank Street Books in New York City.
Author Darren Farrell makes art for a child outside Bank Street Books in New York City.
Students in Hoboken, New Jersey hold up author Darren Farrell's first book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib.
A student a school in New York City holds up a large poster drawn by author Darren Farrell.
Students at a school in New York City watch author Darren Farrell read from his books.
Students at Durham Academy, in Durham, North Carolina make a Letter Town art mural with author Darren Farrell.
Students at YISS in Seoul, South Korea watch listen to author Darren Farrell read from his book, Thank You, Octopus.
Author Darren Farrell shakes hands with a fan at a school in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell reads a thank you card from a class in Durham, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell makes are with children in the Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his books at a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Author Darren Farrell signs books for children at a bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Author Darren Farrell reads from his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at a school in New York City.
Author Darren Farrell talks to fans of his sheep, Doug-Dennis, at the New York Sheep and Wool Festival.
Author Darren Farrell signs books at Little Shop of Stories in Georgia.
Author Darren Farrell poses for photo with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell signs books at Little Shop of Stories in Georiga.
Author Darren Farrell talks to a fan at a book fair in Connecticut.
Author Darren Farrell poses for a picture with his book Stop Following Me, Moon – at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
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Author Darren Farrell reading his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at the Children's Museum of Art in New York City.
Author Darren Farrell signing books in Mystic Connecticut.
Author Darren Farrell reading to a crowd at the Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Author Darren Farrell reading from his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at the Greenlight Bookstore in Brooklyn, New York.
Students at a school in Connecticut making art with author Darren Farrell.
Author Darren Farrell with his book Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib at the Brooklyn Book Festival.
A table full of Darren Farrell books and art at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea for the launch of his book Thank You, Octopus.
Art from author Darren Farrell's book Thank You, Octopus on display at an art gallery in Seoul, South Korea.
A family in Seoul, South Korea reading author Darren Farrell's first book, Doug-Dennis and the Flyaway Fib.
Author Darren Farrell signing his book, Thank You, Octopus at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea.
A child making art with artist Darren Farrell at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell taking photos with fans at a bookstore in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell and students posing in front of their Thank You, Octopus art mural, displayed at Dwight School Seoul in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell posing with his book Thank You, Octopus at Seoul Foreign School in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell building tug boats with students at Dwight School Seoul as part of an exploration of his book, Thank You, Octopus.
Author Darren Farrell reading his book Thank You, Octopus to students at Dwight School Seoul in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell signing books at a books store in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell displays Thank You, Octopus books and art at a shop in Seoul, South Korea.
A large Thank You, Octopus mural that author Darren Farrell created with students in Jeju South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell poses with an illustration of his Thank You, Octopus.
A friend poses in front of the cover for author Darren Farrell's third book, Stop Following Me, Moon – at the Stop Following Me, Moon launch party.
Author Darren Farrell and a friend pose in front of the cover for Mr Farrell's third book, Stop Following Me, Moon – at the Stop Following Me, Moon launch party.
Friends pose in front of the cover for author Darren Farrell's third book, Stop Following Me, Moon – at the Stop Following Me, Moon launch party.
Author Darren Farrell and his son Jonah pose in front of the cover for Mr Farrell's third book, Stop Following Me, Moon – at the Stop Following Me, Moon launch party.
Author Darren Farrell works on an art mural with students at the London Collegiate School in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works on an art mural with students at the London Collegiate School in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works on an art mural with students at the London Collegiate School in Jeju Island, South Korea.
Students at YISS in Seoul, South Korea giggle as author Darren Farrell reads from one of his books.
Author Darren Farrell live on the radio in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at Durham Academy, in Durham, North Carolina.
Author Darren Farrell works with students at a school in Seoul, South Korea.