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!

• 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