When: 
Wednesday, April 1, 2015 - 10:45am - 1:00pm
Where: 
Simon Room, Skillman Library
Price: 
Free

Skillman Library is hosting its 4th Edible Books Contest on Wednesday, April 1 to celebrate the birthday of French gastronome and author Jean-Anthelme Brillat-Savarin and April Fools’ Day. Everyone is invited to submit entries made of edible materials and relating to books—by form, literary inspiration, or subject. For example, books might have waffles or graham crackers for pages or be in the shape of a scroll. A book made of Greek pastry might be a “booklava.” Winners from past contests at Lafayette include "Banana Karenina", "Tart of Darkness", "The Pound and the Fury" and "Brittle Women." Team entries are welcome. More information and inspiration can be found on the flickr site from the 2013 contest or the International Edible Book Festival's website.

Even if you decide not to submit an entry, join us to vote for the People's Choice award and to help us consume the edible books.

Schedule, April 1

10:45am: Deadline for entries to be dropped off in the Simon Room at Skillman Library
11:00am-11:45am: Public preview, photography & judging, including People’s Choice voting
12-1pm: Awarding of prizes and eating of the edible books

Award Categories

Most Booklike
Most Creative
Most Humorous
Best Banned Book
Best Student Entry
People’s Choice
Best in Show

Judges

Entries will be judged by Jennifer Rao, instructional technologist, Megan Rothenberger, assistant professor of biology, and a Lafayette student (to be announced).

Entering

Entry forms can be printed and brought with entries or completed at Skillman Library on the day of the contest.

Questions

 610-330-5155 or refdesk@lafayette.edu

Contact information

Name: 
Terese Heidenwolf
Phone: 
610-330-5153
Email: 
heidenwt@lafayette.edu