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Lacey Loves to Read

Lacey Loves to Read is a community reading initiative designed to encourage our area students to become lifelong readers and learners. Activities include a district-wide bookmark creation contest, short story writing events, and more. A notable children's author visits each year to share insights on writing and reading and foster a culture of reading in our school community. Follow us on Facebook!

Past Featured Authors

  • 2025: Varian Johnson
  • 2024: Donna Barba Higuera
  • 2023: Dan Gemeinhart
  • 2022: Brandon Mull
  • 2021: Oge Mora
  • 2021: Jason Reynolds
  • 2020: Sharon M. Draper
  • 2019: Kazu Kibuishi
  • 2018: Kate DiCamillo
  • 2017: Matt de la Peña
  • 2016: Kwame Alexander
  • 2015: Kashmira Sheth
  • 2014: Patrick Carman
  • 2013: Jennifer L. Holm
  • 2012: Richard Jesse Watson
  • 2011: Kirby Larson
  • 2010: Joseph Bruchac
  • 2009: Sy Montgomery
  • 2008: Pat Mora
  • 2007: Naomi Shihab Nye
  • 2006: Walter Dean Myers
  • 2005: Jane Yolen
  • 2004: Gary Soto

Thank you to our amazing sponsors & partners!

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Teen Writing & Art Contest Winners

Teen Writing and Art Contest

Check out the Timberland Regional Library Teen Writing and Art Contest collection for 2025! It features several NTPS student winners!

Bookmark Contest Winners