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.
How to Get Involved
📚 Buy a Book → Help Donate: Every 10 books sold = 1 donated.
❤️ Donate a Book Directly: The more you give, the more you save!
$20 → Donate 1 book
A single book donation can be the lifeline someone needs.
$54 → Donate 3 books
Triple the impact—help multiple libraries or communities.
$160 → Donate 10 books
A lasting contribution that brings healing far and wide.
April Goal: Donate 100+ books to public libraries across the country.
Want to learn more about why your donation matters so much? Read the story of how Grief is an Origami Swan made its way to the libraries we’re working to support.
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📩 Bad Saturn Media | badsaturnmedia@gmail.com
Join us in transforming grief into a journey of healing and hope—one book at a time.