Lacey Loves to Read!
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Lacey Loves to Read is a community reading initiative designed to generate the discussion and celebration of a notable author. It includes a bookmark creation contest held district-wide with prizes, short story writing events, and more. Each year, a notable children's author visits to share insights with participants on writing and reading.
The 2022 season is now concluded! Check back for next year's featured author announcement!
Bookmark Contest!
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All NTPS grades are invited to participate (including community & homeschool entries). Prizes and more for the winners!
Teen Writing & Cover Art Contest!
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Part of the Lacey Loves to Read celebration is a teen writing & cover art contest. Sponsored by: Timberland Regional Library, NTPS, City of Lacey, and many community partners.
Past Guest Authors
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- 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