Literally Yours Presents Philippe Cousteau
The Pioneer Library System Foundation is thrilled to present Literally Yours, a V.I.P. Reception with Emmy-nominated T.V. host and producer, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur Philippe Cousteau.
Date: Friday, November 11, 2022
Time: 5-6 p.m.
Location: Norman Public Library Central
Tickets: $125 per person. Includes fabulous hors d’oeuvres and drinks from Scratch Kitchen & Cocktails.
RSVP: Space is limited, and reservations are required.
Plus: Literally Yours guests are invited to stay for Spark A Change, an engaging discussion with Philippe on conservation and the environment, moderated by Mike Fuhr, the Oklahoma State Director of The Nature Conservancy. Spark A Change is open to the public and takes place following the reception from 6:15-7:15 p.m.
Your Support Makes a Difference: Proceeds from Literally Yours benefit transformational programming such as Early Childhood Literacy, STEAM, Health & Wellness, and Arts & Cultural experiences throughout Pioneer Library System communities.
About Philippe
Inspired by the legacy of his grandfather Jacques Cousteau, Philippe is a multi-Emmy-Nominated T.V. host and producer, author, speaker, and social entrepreneur. He is the host and executive producer of the multi-Emmy nominated weekly syndicated series Awesome Planet, now in its sixth season.
Philippe’s conservation efforts are focused on solving global social and environmental problems. In 2005 he founded EarthEcho International, a leading environmental education organization building a global youth movement to restore and protect our ocean planet. To date, EarthEcho has activated over 2 million youth in 146 countries through its programs.
As an author, Philippe’s children’s book, Follow the Moon Home has been chosen for the prestigious Texas Bluebonnet Award Master List. In addition, he has co-written, Going Blue and Make a Splash, both of which have won multiple awards, including Learning Magazine’s 2011 Teachers’ Choice Award for the Family, a Gold Nautilus Award, and a 2010 ForeWord Reviews Book of the Year Gold Award. His new book series, The Endangereds, with Harper Collins, launched in September of 2020 and his latest book, Oceans for Dummies, which he co-authored with his wife Ashlan was released in February 2021.
Sponsorship Opportunities Available
Contact Will Merrick at wmerrick@pioneerlibrarysystem.org or 405.801.4531 for more information. We welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can work together to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve!