Enter an Edible Book Contest March 1

Taking place on Saturday, March 1 at both the Cherrydale Branch Library and the Shirlington Branch Library.

It’s any representation of a book title that is made primarily from edible materials.
It can look like a book, refer to a character, be a pun on a title etc.
It can be as fancy as a decorated cake or as simple as a bowl of grapes (The grapes of wrath?)
Check out some of last year’s entries.

Deliver your entry to either the Cherrydale or Shirlington between 10 a.m. to noon on Saturday, March 1.
Participants, attendees and guest judges vote from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
Awards will be given out at 3 p.m.
Light refreshments will be served!

This year’s professional judges for Shirlington are Delian Dipietro from The Curious Grape and Allan Javery of the new Copperwood Tavern, and Cierra Dorsey, the manager of Ah Love Oil and Vinegar.

This year’s judges for Cherrydale are Arin Greenwood, author of “Save the Enemy,” Diana Peterfreund, author of the Killer Unicorn series and “For Darkness Shows the Stars,” and Library Director Diane Kresh.

Mommy says

March 1, 2014 at 7:05 pm

Thanks for adding the Shirlington location! It was a fun visit to the library today, and so neat to see everyone’s creativity and love for books!
Oh, the Places You'll Go says

March 5, 2014 at 11:03 am

Thank you so much for holding the edible book competition. I enjoyed participating. I made a book, Oh, the Places You’ll Go, for Dr. Seuss’ birthday celebration that my Kindergarten students loved eating today on their return to school. I also was inspired by the clever creations of others, and look forward to doing it again next year. I’m sorry I was not able to hang out before the award ceremony, but I had an appointment in DC that I could not cancel.

I would be very happy to advertise it at my school next year. I love the Shirlington library! You are doing a great job!

Reader Interactions