Deadline has been extended!
Get your entry form in to the library by Wednesday, April 11.

"An Incredible Edible...WHAT", you ask?
Hedberg Public Library is hosting it's 2nd Annual Incredible Edible Book Challenge - based on the international “Edible Book Festival” held annually on the first of April. It will be a light-hearted celebration of books, artistry and wit. [Imagine Food Network’s Cupcake Wars meets The New York Times Best Sellers List – at your library!]

Individuals, families and community groups are encouraged to create an edible entry.
The public will be invited to view and vote on the creations, witness a delicious demonstration by { aryll . dynamik . design }, mingle with other bookish types and enjoy light refreshments.

Challengers will use only edible materials to create an entry that is somehow related to any book title of their choice. It may look like a book, be inspired by a book or be a pun on a book title, ie. “20,000 Leeks Under the Sea” or “Quiche of the Spider Woman”. Entries may be elaborate, iced confections or they may be created from common vegetables – but they must be edible.

Still not sure what an edible book is?
That’s perfectly understandable. Pictures can help define an edible book far better than words. For a better explanation – and some serious inspiration – check out the links to photos from our 2011 Challenge, as well as other communities' Edible Books contests:

2011 Incredible Edible Book Challenge at HPL
University Library - University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Seattle Edible Books Festival
Duke University Libraries

Want to know more about the “Challenge” part?
As an Incredible Edible Book Challenger, you’ll be competing for fun prizes sponsored by the Friends of HPL [- and for the possibility of winning a whole year’s worth of bragging rights!]

Prizes will be awarded by a panel of three local judges for:
• Best in Show
• Best Entry by an Individual
• Best Entry by a Family
• Best Entry by a Group

In addition, viewers will be able to vote for their favorite entry
in each of the following categories:
• People’s Choice “Best Looking”
• People’s Choice “Most Pun-derful”
• People’s Choice Best Professional Entry

So, are you willing to accept the challenge?
Great! There is no fee to participate in the challenge but an entry form is required. Download form (pdf). Forms are also available at the Service Desk. Entry forms must arrive at the library by Wednesday, April 11, 2012. Hurry! Entries are limited to the first 25 applicants. One entry per person, family or group.

Entries must be brought to the library’s Program Room between 1-1:30 p.m. on the day of the event. Challengers are responsible for the removal of their edible book after the awards ceremony. (We will not be tasting or serving the entries at our event.)

We can’t wait to see your creations – have fun and good luck!