Bookstore Staff

Melissa Haffeman

Founder and Co-Owner, The Islander Bookshop

Visit:  http://melissahaffeman.com to learn more

My family and I started The Islander Bookshop where my husband builds cabinet and hand-carves our sign and our little kids are learning how to alphabetize books and run the point of sale (which they think is just the best). After 17 years in the field of education, I pivoted my career and took the leap following my dream of opening a small business on Kodiak. My family and I are so grateful for our community's support of this little indie bookstore and the phenomenal staff which help craft the bookstore into a thriving resource for our island.

 

Kate Paulson

Co-Owner, The Islander Bookshop

I joined the bookstore team and became co-owners with Melissa in 2022. Born and raised on Kodiak, I come from a third-generation fishing family. After a decade off-island pursuing a career in the arts and design, I moved back to Kodiak in 2020 with my husband Chris and our three young boys. My involvement with the bookstore allows me to share my passion for creativity, art, community, and of course, the magnificence of Kodiak.

 

Rachel Jermann

Book Curation 

 

Gracie Thomas

Generalist II & Baker

 

Meghan Clark

Generalist II & Special Order Specialist

  

Scout DeVries

Bookstore Staff

 

Jillian Dorner

Bookstore Staff 

 

Heidi Picciolo

Bookstore Staff