
Dhonielle Clayton
7 SeriesDhonielle Clayton is an acclaimed author known for creating the Tiny Pretty Things and The Belles series. She is also the COO of the non-profit organization We Need Diverse Books and co-founder of Cake Literary. Previously, she worked as a librarian.
"Tiny Pretty Things" by Dhonielle Clayton is the first in its series, set within an elite ballet school rife with drama and competition. Students resort to backstabbing and manipulation to secure top positions. June struggles under her mother's pressure to win the lead role, while Bette strives to emerge from her sister's renowned shadow. Each character navigates their personal challenges and rivalries. The novel delves into the intense and often ruthless world of ballet.