Dhonielle Clayton is a bestselling American author known for her captivating young adult novels. She is co-author of the "Tiny Pretty Things" series and the creator of "The Belles" series, which explores themes of beauty, power, and identity. Clayton is also a co-founder of Cake Literary, a creative development company focusing on diverse storytelling, and serves as the COO of We Need Diverse Books, advocating for inclusivity in literature.