Call for entries for Edible Books Festival

Young and adult amateur cooks and professional chefs are invited to create an edible book for the sixth annual Edible Books Festival and Competition 2 to 4 p.m. April 12 at Central Library, 115 South Ave.

The event, sponsored by the Friends & Foundation of the Rochester Public Library, features edible three-dimensional sculptures that represent a literary title or theme. The sculptures might be made of cake, produce, pasta or any other edible items.

There are four categories for entries: ages 7 to 11; ages 12 to 17; adult amateur; professional. Prizes will be awarded in each category.

The event will also include cooking demonstrations, tastings from Monroe Community College/Sodexo Hospitality program, a Foodlink information table, family-friendly scavenger hunt throughout the library, an Edible Rochester exhibit and pop-up talks about Rochester's food history.

The deadline for submission is April 4. For details and entry forms, go to www.EdibleBooks.ffrpl.org or contact Rebecca Fuss at (585) 428-8350 or Rebecca.Fuss@libraryweb.org.