Shiny Broken Pieces: A Tiny Pretty Things Novel

Sona Charaipotra & Dhonielle Clayton met while attending the New School's acclaimed Writing for Children MFA program. Sona is a journalist who has written for the New York Times, People, Parade, Cosmopolitan, and other major media. Dhonielle is a librarian at a middle school in Harlem, and taught English at a cutthroat ballet academy. Together, the pair cofounded CAKE Literary, a boutique book packaging company with a decidedly diverse bent. Find them online at www.cakeliterary.com.

"Equal parts mystery and social commentary, the novel is engrossing and titillating. An addicting thriller." -- Kirkus Reviews "The action never lets up in this scandalous sequel. Those who enjoyed Tiny Pretty Things will not be disappointed." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for TINY PRETTY THINGS: "A page-turner with a heart." -- Kirkus Reviews Praise for TINY PRETTY THINGS: "Appealing both to dancers and drama lovers, this engaging, pulpy read skillfully explores a variety of issues, from sexual orientation to ethnic identity to single-parent households, in a glamorous, high-stakes setting." -- Booklist Praise for TINY PRETTY THINGS: "Diversity is organically spotlighted [in this] fun and fast read." -- School Library Journal Praise for TINY PRETTY THINGS: "A beautiful example of diversity in characters and settings." -- Voice of Youth Advocates (VOYA) Praise for TINY PRETTY THINGS: "Charaipotra and Clayton skillfully craft three distinctive, complex characters. This enticing glimpse into the ballet world is rich with detail and drama as the authors highlight its glamour and darkness." -- Publishers Weekly