First Annual Library Edible Book Contest Today

The Flint Memorial Library is holding their first annual Edible Book Contest Monday, April 8. All are welcome to submit an entry.

Entries should be 95 percent edible and can be based on a book title, character from a book or a book title pun. 

Children's librarian Emma Weiler is co-sponsoring the event with high school librarian Kim Smith.

Weiler said she came across the International Edible Book Festival last year while doing research into running a program for kids to make mini books out of candy and cookies. The festival is an event where people "recreate a book either as a literal interpretation out of edible materials, or as an abstract representation, or as a pun on a well-known book."  

"It looked like a lot of fun," Weiler said. "At the same time, Kim Smith, the high school librarian at NRHS approached me about collaborating on an event that teens could participate in. This is an event for all ages.  We even have a group category so smaller children can enter with their parents."

The contest will be judged by representatives from the high school, the Friends of the Library and even a local baker. Check out the library's pinterest page for inspiration.

Library Director Helena Minton said, "I think this is a delightful, inspired and wonderfully creative idea!"

Drop off your entries at 4 p.m. in the Activity Room at the library. The winners will be announced at 7 p.m. and baking-related prizes will be awarded.