"Where Imaginations Soar"
About Joyful Pen Books
Joyful Pen Books is a mission-driven children’s publishing imprint founded by educator and social impact strategist Lavaille Lavette in partnership with Sourcebooks. Joyful Pen is dedicated to creating empowering stories that celebrate curiosity, confidence, and the limitless potential of young readers.
Rooted in the belief that education and storytelling are powerful tools for change, Joyful Pen publishes books that reflect the lived experiences, brilliance, and resilience of today’s children. The imprint champions stories that help young people see themselves as leaders, problem-solvers, and changemakers—while fostering a lifelong love of reading.
Joyful Pen’s list spans picture books, graphic stories, and younger reader series created by inspiring voices across culture, education, sports, and social advocacy. Each title is thoughtfully crafted to spark imagination and open doors of opportunity for readers in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world.