Every Single Second

Twelve-year-old Nella Sabatini is coping with changes that arrive faster than she can manage. Her friend Clem is focused on finding the best way to use an extra leap second, while Nella’s relationship with Angela has shifted from their former closeness to silence. Against this personal strain, Nella faces a tragedy, racial conflict in her neighborhood, and the demands of a loving family. The novel considers how an accidental shooting affects family, friendship, and community.