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Books2Eat 2023

What is the Books2Eat Challenge?

This challenge is an annual library challenge that takes place during the spring. The only rule is to make edible art that has something to do with books as shapes and/or content.  This challenge is an opportunity for students to collaborate, create, problem-solve and most of all celebrate their favorite books! Over the past few years, students have made their yummy edible art from cakes, cookies, pancakes, ice cream, fruit, fondant, mochi, rice, whipped cream, marshmallows, pretzels, vegetables…there have even been a few “book bentos”.

Click Here to Access the 2023 Books2Eat Submission Form

ALL SUBMISSIONS ARE DUE APRIL 7TH, 2023

Photo Requirements:

Photo #1 – A closeup of the edible art and the book.

Photo #2 – A photo of the edible art and the baker(s).

Submission Photo Example:

If you need some creative inspiration, watch these slideshows:

BOOKS2EAT 2022 SLIDESHOW

BOOKS2EAT 2021 SLIDESHOW

BOOKS2EAT 2020 SLIDESHOW

Baking with Takano-sensei

watch these videos if you need inspiration

Books2Eat 2022 Challenge

The only rule is to make edible art that has something to do with a favorite book! Last year students made their edible art from cakes, cookies, pancakes, ice cream, fruit, whipped cream, marshmallows, pretzels, vegetables and there were even a few “book bentos”. You can work alone, with your siblings or friends.

Watch slideshows from previous years to see what incredible creations ASIJ Mustangs KG-Gr. 5 designed.

BOOKS2EAT 2021 SLIDESHOW

BOOKS2EAT 202O SLIDESHOW

Be Creative! Have Fun! Be A Baker Maker!

If you need some creative inspiration, watch these videos made by our very own Ms. Mimi! She will walk you through the steps for making homemade fondant, homemade fondant figures and give you additional tips and tricks if you are a serious baker maker!

Submit Photos by May 7th

Photo Requirements

  • Photo #1 – A closeup of the edible art and the book.
  • Photo #2 – A photo of the edible art and the baker or bakers.

2nd Annual Books2Eat Challenge

The only rule is to make edible art that has something to do with books as shapes and/or content.  Last year students made their edible art from cakes, cookies, pancakes, ice cream, fruit, whipped cream, marshmallows, pretzels, vegetables and there were even a few “book bentos”.

How To Make Marshmallow Fondant

Be Creative! Have Fun! Be A Baker Maker!

Submit 2 photos by May 30th.  Send photos as an attachment in an email or chat to tpretz@asij.ac.jp

  1. A closeup of the edible art and the book (image can be from the book, a print out of cover, or an image on your computer or iPad).
  2. A photo of the edible art and the baker.

Here is an example of the two photos we need:

If you share on your personal social media, please use the hashtag #asijbooks2eat2021 – We can’t wait to see your masterpieces!! 

Click here to watch last year’s virtual Books2Eat video (all divisions)

Books2Eat 2020 – ES Entries

A special thank you to all of the students and families in the elementary school who have participated in the Books2Eat Challenge. It is truly an impressive display of creativity, ingenuity, and culinary expertise.

The Books2Eat challenge will continue as a 2020 Summer Reading Challenge. Bibliophiles and chefs who weren’t able to participate this time around, you have another chance to be a baker maker.