For every 10 copies sold, one is donated to a public library—plus, supporters can donate books directly for as little as $16.
[Brooklyn, NY] – Author and artist Michèle Saint-Michel, known for her poetic works on grief and healing, is launching a book donation campaign this April. The inspiration? A deeply personal moment when Grief is an Origami Swan, her illustrated guide to navigating grief, was stolen from the public library in the town where she grew up. This act sparked a commitment to get the book into the hands of those who need it most.
“When I learned of the theft, the librarian there was quite frank and said, ‘They must’ve truly needed your book.’ That’s why I see the theft as a call to action to get the work in more public libraries,” said Saint-Michel.
Every 10 copies of Grief is an Origami Swan sold in April will result in one book donated to a public library, making this healing resource accessible to communities everywhere. And for those who want to give directly, a $16 donation covers the cost of printing and shipping a book to a library in need.
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Spring Goal: Donate 100+ books to public libraries across the country.