3rd annual Edible Books Contest

Lafayette College is hosting its 3rd annual Edible Books Contest on Monday, April 1 in Skillman Library 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.” Last year’s winners were: “Murder on the Orient Express,” “Tart of Darkness,” “Sir Francis Bacon,” and “The Pound and the Fury.” More information and inspiration can be found on the International Edible Book Festival's website. Schedule, April 1: 10:30am: Deadline for entries to be dropped off in the Simon Room at Skillman Library 10:45am-11:45pm: Public preview, photography & judging, including People’s Choice voting 12-1pm: Lunch reception and eating of the edible books Award Categories: Most Booklike Most Creative Most Humorous Best Student Entry People’s Choice Best in Show Best of the Readymades Entries will be judged by a panel consisting of Lafayette Professors Ed Gamber, Rebekah Pite, Nestor Gil, Michelle Geoffrion-Vinci and student Alena Principato '16 Entry forms can be printed and brought with entries or completed at Skillman Library on the day of the contest.