Lacey Loves to Read (LL2R): 

The annual writing contest is run by the Lacey Timberland Library as part of Lacey Loves to Read; a community-wide program that occurs each February. LL2R is sponsored by the Friends of the Lacey Timberland Library, City of Lacey, Lacey South Sound Chamber, Lacey Timberland Library, and North Thurston Public Schools. Click the images below to read the winning entries!

 

Winning Entries:

2023

2023 Collection

Featured Author:
Dan Gemeinhart

 

2022

2022 Collection

Featured Author:
Brandon Mull

 

2021

2021 Collection

Featured Author:
Jason Reynolds

 

2020

2020 Collection

Featured Author:
Sharon M. Draper

 

2019

2019 Collection

Featured Author:
Kazu Kibuishi

 

2018

2018 Collection

Featured Author:
Kate DiCamillo 

 

2017

2017 Collection

Featured Author:
Matt de la Pena

 

2016

2016 collection

Featured Author:
Kwame Alexander

 

2015

2015 Collection

Featured Author:
Kashmira Sheth

 

2014

2014 Collection

Featured Author:
Patrick Carman

 

 
 

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. You can follow LL2R on Facebook and on Instagram.