Get a signed copy of a book authored by North Korean refugees with your donation.
Here’s How It Works:
For every $100 (or 100,000 won) you donate to FSI, you can request one signed book from our selection:
- Greenlight to Freedom: A North Korean Daughter's Search for Her Mother and Herself by Songmi Han and Casey Lartigue
- Strongest Soldier of North Korea by Yeongnam Eom
- Girl with Black Makeup by Sharon Jang
- Escape from North Korea, New Beginnings in South Korea: 20 North Korean Refugees Reflect on the Hanawon Resettlement Center by Casey Lartigue Jr. and Eunkoo Lee
Order Details:
- Deadline: Orders must be placed by February 1st, 2025 (we must meet with the refugees before the co-founders go to the USA three weeks later).
- How to Donate: Make your $100 donation to FSI and specify your requested book title in the donation form.
- Already Own a Book? Share the gift of these powerful stories by gifting a signed copy to a friend or family member.
- Fill out this form. This is needed to have your mailing address.
Why This Matters
Your donation supports North Korean refugees in amplifying their voices. These books aren’t just stories—they are testaments to resilience, freedom, and the power of transformation. By owning a signed copy, you are directly championing these brave individuals and spreading their message.
Our Grassroots Hustle
We take inspiration from stories like that of MC Hammer, who in the 1980s sold his records directly out of the trunk of his car to connect with fans and share his music. Similarly, we’re embracing a creative, hands-on approach to deliver these impactful stories. Due to high shipping costs it is prohibitive to us to ship signed copies directly from South Korea. The books will be shipped during the FSI's co-founders' trip to the USA. This allows us to maximize impact while minimizing expenses—one book, one donor, one story at a time.