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 2021 season has ended, check back next year to learn more about the featured author and plan for the meet-the-author event!
Past Guest Authors
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- 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
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.
The deadline for this year's contest has passed, but check out winners past on Lacey Timberline's website! >>