I'm Darby Karchut. I write stories filled with fantastical adventures, the love of wilderness, and the power of family. If you want to know more about me, visit my FAQ page.
And if you're an aspiring author, check out these writing tips.
"The kids are still talking about her visit, and are motivated to write!"
Stephanie Jordan, Language Arts elementary teacher
"Darby Karchut’s visit to Mountainside Elementary was fantastic! Her presentation on writing was lively, fun and completely engaging. I believe her visit has inspired our students to have more love of reading and writing."
Susan Rivera. Library-Media Specialist
Mountainside Elementary School
"What an awesome Skype visit with Darby Karchut, who shared amazing revising techniques - we can't wait for more."
Beth Pederson, 4th grade teacher
"This author visit by Darby Karchut was amazing! The kids and staff loved it!"
Celeste Troisfontaines, elementary school librarian
"Thank you so much for taking time to come talk with our writers. It was so great for them to hear from a real published author!"
Amanda Poss, 5th grade teacher
I'm currently offering
several presentations
in-person or Zoom
(about 30-40 minutes)
"Putting Clothes on a Skeleton: Revising in Layers"
(for grades 3-6)
"Taradiddles: The Magic of Pictures and Words"
(for grades K-2)
"World-Building Like An Anthropologist"
(for middle and high school)
In-Person Author's Fee:
FREE in Colorado Springs area
Out of area: please contact me at
2024 Visits
Mountainside Elementary School
Literacy Night
Fort Carson, CO
February 9, 2024
Colorado Springs, CO
April 25-28, 2024
Literacy Day
Colorado Springs, CO
May 2, 2024
2022 - 2023 Visits
Mountainside Elementary School
Fort Carson, CO
September 29
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Chinook Trail Elementary School
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
Colorado Springs, CO
TBA
2022 Visits
Academy Endeavour Elementary School
Author Visit & Presentation
January 7
Colorado Springs, CO
Creative Writing Club
January 20
Colorado Springs, CO
Author Visits & Presentation
January 21
Colorado Springs, CO
Jan. 31 - Feb. 4
(Author #290)
Sharon, MA
January 31
Author Visit & Presentation
February 18
Colorado Springs, CO
Spring 2022
Colorado Springs, CO
Faculty Member
April 28 - May 1
Colorado Springs, CO
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