Thursday, October 27, 7:00 p.m.
MLK Jr. Auditorium
601 Santa Monica Blvd.
Santa Monica, CA
Just last month, Little Pickle Press received the exciting news that one of our favorite titles, What Does It Mean To Be Green? by Rana DiOrio had won the Santa Monica Public Library Green Prize for Sustainable Literature in the School Age Nonfiction category. As a company that works very hard to maintain sustainable practices, we were honored to be recognized for our efforts by a program that is as passionate about protecting the planet as we are. And what is equally as exciting is that this evening, our Chief Executive Pickle will be accepting her award at the Sense & Sustainability and Green Prize Award Event.
Tonight's event will be attended by a panel of local experts on sustainability, as well as several Green Prize recipients. The event will focus on today's sustainable trends, and will incorporate the 2011 Green Prize-winning books, which were selected by the Santa Monica Public Library as the best green titles of 2010. The Green Prize also serves to recognize titles that "broaden public awareness of sustainability." Here are the winners that will be in attendance with Little Pickle Press:
- Alison Formento, Author of This Tree Counts! (Youth Picture Book)
- Sarah Snow, Illustrator of This Tree Counts!
- Debbie Cook, Board President of Post Carbon Institute for The Post Carbon Reader (Anthology)
The event will begin with an introduction to the Green Prize, and an award acceptance ceremony for this year's winners. An exciting panel discussion about sustainability will follow, covering topics ranging from eating local to sustainable policies. A reception with refreshments and conversation will wrap up the night.
Tonight's program is free and open to the public. We encourage anybody who will be in the area to come discuss this important issue, celebrate, and meet the cherished founder of Little Pickle Press. Space is limited, so it is recommended that guests arrive at least 15 minutes before the program starts.
For more information call (310) 458-8600 or visit smpl.org/Green_Prize.aspx. We look forward to seeing you there!
