Edible Book Contest & Festival

Join in the festivities this year by submitting your own entry
on April 16, 2008 during the Edible Book Contest during National Library Week.

Registration is now open - email the Library with the names of the people in your group by April 10, 2008. 

Join in the festivities this year by submitting your own entry on April 16, 2008 during the Edible Book Contest during National Library Week.

Registration is now open - email the Library with the names of the people in your group by April 10, 2008.

It's time to express your creativity and love of books by joining food artists in a celebration of art, literature and imagination. Celebrating its third year here at the Albright Library, the contest is part of our National Library Week celebration and takes place at the Library on April 16, 2008.

Potential contestants should plan to browse the shelves of the Gingrich Library or their own private collections for inspiration, and then locate the edible supplies they need to sculpt or build an artful rendering of a favorite book title, literary character, or book-related play on words. All entries must be completely edible (but we won't eat your work) and able to stand for the three hours that encompass the judging and display period. Both campus groups and individuals can enter.

Judging is based on originality, unusual use of food, adherence to the book theme, creativity and appealing design. Remember this is fun! Entries will be on display in the Gingrich Library (main floor) with cash prizes being awarded at 3 pm. Registrants will receive additional information on when the entries are due.

You can view past entries by clicking on the following links: