Mark Darden

Author of “Elijah Goes to Philadelphia” & “Elijah Goes to Cleveland”

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Illustration of a diverse group of people standing in front of Cleveland's skyline with the Cleveland Convention Center in the background, captioned 'Elijah Goes to Cleveland.'

ELIJAH GOES TO CLEVELAND

Elijah visits the Rock and Roll Capital of the World, Cleveland.

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A colorful digital illustration of a city skyline at sunset with three people in the foreground, a smiling man on the left, a young boy in the middle, and a man on the right, engaging in conversation.

ELIJAH GOES TO PHILADELPHIA

Elijah visits the city of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia.

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A smiling man in sunglasses, a checked shirt, and a vest standing in Times Square, New York City, at night with bright billboards and many pedestrians in the background.

About Mark

Mark Darden is a Columbus-based author-publisher, inspired by his childhood to help spark Elijah’s curiosity and love for exploring new places. Mark’s work blends travel, education, and culture to create joyful reading experiences for young audiences. He regularly leads storytime sessions at schools, museums, and community centers. I am a Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) member.

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