Edible Books 2025
The Library is thrilled to invite you to participate in Edible Books, 2025 ed: World Literature! Come celebrate our shared and unique experiences by representing your favorite story in edible form!
To participate, create a book-like sculpture from edible materials and bring it to the Columbia College Chicago Library where it will be consumed by book-loving gourmets on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
No need to have Great British Baking Show skills. We love clever puns and honest effort just as much as stunning kitchen skills. This event is a playful pretext to celebrate books, all the lived experiences they contain, and their power to connect us through understanding.
Registration Form: https://colum.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_00L4HSpw1XbGxvM
All Columbia College Chicago community members are welcome to register to complete an Edible Book.
Registration is open through March 28.
Rules and Guidelines for Creating an Edible Book
- Edible Books must be composed primarily of edible materials (toothpicks and other structural elements are allowed).
- Individuals or groups may register to create a sculpture.
- Ensure the Edible Book is brought in fully or close to fully assembled, as there will be little time for assembly on location.
- Entries should not require refrigeration (for example, ice and ice cream).
- We encourage you to bring a copy of the book that inspired your creation so we can display it side-by-side.
Please be prepared to send us a finalized list of ingredients used in your sculpture.
Event Details
- When? Tuesday, April 1, 2025, from 4-6 pm
- Where? Columbia College Chicago Library, 624 S. Michigan Ave., 3rd Floor, East
- Entries must be dropped off and set up in the Library on April 1 between 3-4 pm
Voting Categories Include
- Best Visual Pun
- Most Book-Like
- Best Presentation
- Most Likely to be Devoured
- Best in Show
Need some inspiration? Check out past examples and pictures from this event:
Note: By entering the competition, you are granting Columbia permission to photograph your entry.
