Hungry? Bite into an edible book with UC Libraries

Once again, the University of Cincinnati Libraries will celebrate the International Edible Books Festival with an event scheduled for Friday, April 1st from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. on the 4th floor of the Walter C. Langsam Library.

At the event, nearly 20 participants will present edible creations that represent a book in some form. There are few restrictions in creating an edible book – namely that the creation be edible and have something to do with a book.

Submitted entries include edible titles such as “Olive, Again,” “Too Many Carrots” and “If You Give a Moose a Muffin.” Classic books “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” "A Case of Literary Birds," and “Death and the Penguin” are represented along with more contemporary works “The Vanishing Half” and “Thee Everlasting.” Thrillers such as “The Dark Tower,” “To the Boy Who Lived” and “Batman: The Court of Owls” will intrigue attendees, while numerous children’s books will make people smile with such titles as “Fairy the Farting Unicorn,” “Cat in the Hat,” “The Girl Who Drew Butterflies” and “Should I Share My Ice Cream?” Non-fiction titles “Crazy Plant Lady,” “#bookstagram” and “The Secret Lives of Color” are sure to appeal to a wide array of interests.

As in past years, entries will be judged according to such categories as “Most Literary,” “Most Delicious,” “Most Adorable” and “Most Gruesome.” In addition, the “Top Student Entry” and “Best Overall Entry” will receive a special prize. After the entries are judged they will be consumed and enjoyed by all in attendance.