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Blackout
A summer heatwave blankets New York City in darkness. But as the city is thrown into confusion, a different kind of electricity sparks… love.
Whiteout
As the city grinds to a halt, twelve teens band together to help a friend pull off the most epic apology of her life. But will they be able to make it happen, in spite of the storm?
The Marvellers
Eleven-year-old Ella Durand is the first Conjuror to attend the Arcanum Training Institute, a magic school in the clouds where Marvellers from around the world practice their cultural magic. ★
The Memory Thieves
Welcome back to the Arcanum Institute for Marvelous and Uncanny Endeavors! Ella, Jason, and Brigit return for their second year at the magic school in the sky. But not everyone is happy that Ella is back. ★
The Deadly Fates
When Ella, Brigit, and Jason return for their third year at the Arcanum Training Institute, they discover a dark plot brewing. Secrets and deception surround the magic school’s founders, and the trio will stop at nothing to find out what really happened to the Institute’s enigmatic Conjure architect. ★
The Belles
Uglies meets Marie Antoinette’s Court set in the opulent world of Orléans where Belles are revered, for they control Beauty, and Beauty is a commodity coveted above all else. But there’s one Belle who wants to have it all.
The Everlasting Rose
Camellia returns to settle scores and avenge the loss of her sisters. The former favorite Belle, must race against time to find the ailing Princess Charlotte, who has disappeared without a trace.
The Beauty Trials
In this all-new novel from the world of Orléans, rebellious, outspoken, fan-favorite Edel Beauregard enters the Beauty Trials–a deadly competition to find the next Queen of Orléans.
Tiny Pretty Things
Black Swan meets Pretty Little Liars in this soapy, drama-packed novel featuring diverse characters who will do anything to be the prima at their elite ballet school.
Shiny Broken Pieces
June, Bette, and Gigi are competing one final time for a spot at the prestigious American Ballet Company. With the stakes higher than ever, these girls have everything to lose … and no one is playing nice.
The Rumor Game
One of Us is Lying meets the thriller film Gossip where a nasty rumor starts chaos among former friends, and things get out of control.
Shattered Midnight
Zora Broussard has arrived in New Orleans with not much more than a bag of clothes, a beautiful voice, and a pair of enchanted red shoes. Can dreams come true when you’re living with a family curse?
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film & tv
Recent productions include Tiny Pretty Things, a teen drama series based on the bestselling young adult novel now on Netflix. Dhonielle Clayton currently has TV shows and features in development with Netflix, Legendary Films, Amazon, and more.
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Contact
For rights related inquiries for YA and MG properties, please contact Suzie Townsend at New Leaf Literary & Media
For all TV/Film related inquiries, please contact Ellen Goldsmith-Vein and Rich Green at The Gotham Group
For all Cake Creative & Electric Postcard matters, please contact Joanna Volpe at New Leaf Literary & Media
For publicity related inquiries, please contact Molly Ellis at Macmillan for The Marvellers, Jennifer Corcoran at HarperCollins for Blackout, Whiteout, the Tiny Pretty Things series, and Ann Day at Disney for The Belles series, The Rumor Game, and The Mirror: Shattered Midnight.