Melissa Brooks MacVicar

Nantucket. Melissa was born and raised on Nantucket. She and her husband Angus raised their two children on the island as well. Melissa retired from teaching in the Nantucket Public Schools after 20 years in 2023. She is the author of three young adult novels set on Nantucket, and she enjoys researching her various island ancestors. Melissa visits the Atheneum all year round to read and write. She loves walking the island’s beaches and trails as well as searching for unique vintage items to add to her collections. In addition to the Atheneum Board, she also serves on the board of the Hospital Thrift Shop.