The Academy Party featuring Elin Hilderbrand and Shelby Cunningham

Get tickets to our annual Elin Hilderbrand event, all to benefit the Nantucket Book Foundation this summer, Thursday July 30, 2026 at the Nantucket Hotel from 4pm - 8:30pm. This year the event will be inspired by Elin's newest novel written with her daughter, The Academy. Wear forest green and gold to match the Tiffin Academy theme.

Last year this event sold out in a matter of days, so we wanted to give you a first chance at a spot for the "party of the summer." Remember all proceeds benefit the year-round work of the Nantucket Book Foundation.

This is our sixth annual summer event, and one and only fundraiser, featuring Elin Hilderbrand. The evening begins with a cocktail hour followed by a "Read the Runway" Fashion show featuring "back to school" looks from Nantucket Island boutiques as well as the models' favorite books from their school days. The night continues with a live auction of exclusive Elin prizes (plus the chance to win advanced copies of The Thoroughbreds, the anticipated sequel to The Academy). Enjoy a lively conversation between Elin and her daughter and co-author Shelby Cunningham all hosted by Tim Ehrenberg of Tim Talks Books. Food and drink inspired by the novel and dancing in the ballroom to end the evening. You'll feel like a student at Tiffin Academy!