In order to encourage undergraduates to collect books, build their own libraries, and read for pleasure and education, Adrian Van Sinderen YC 1910 established two prizes—one for seniors and one for sophomores—in 1957.   

More information, including instructions and the application form, is available here.  

Special thanks to Edward Wang TC ’16 for designing the winning publicity poster. An honorable mention was awarded to Ava Tomasula y Garcia CC ’17. Learn more about the Van Sinderen poster competition here.