THE PROBABILITY OF EVERYTHING

A heart-wrenching middle grade debut about Kemi, an aspiring scientist who must navigate grief and loss as an asteroid heads straight for Earth.

With the days numbered, Kemi decides to put together a time capsule that will capture her family's history. But no time capsule can change the fact that Kemi must face the hardest part of life: saying goodbye. Sarah Everett's middle grade debut is an unforgettable reading experience, from each insightful phrase, all the way to the explosive ending.

TOUGH THEMES WITH A TENDER TOUCH
Themes of grief, loss, racial violence, and racism are tackled in a way that speaks to young readers, both to those who have had similar experience but also as a way of offering a window into another perspective.
POIGNANT FAMILY STORY
Readers will see glimpses of their own families and loved ones in this moving family story.
AUTHENTIC LOOK AT GRIEF
Sarah does a phenomenal job of capturing how grief feels in a relatable, accessible way for kid and adult readers alike. This gut-punch of a book is filled with stunning lines that linger long after you've finished reading and plenty of fodder for book discussions.
INSPIRED BY A PERSONAL STORY
Sarah worked on this book for 10 years, ever since she started to reflect on loss in her life at a young age. She wanted to capture that feeling of disbelief and disassociation in response to sudden tragedy. She sees this book as an exploration of grief that is both personal and individual as well as systemic.

Sarah Everett is the author of Some Other Now, No One Here is Lonely and Everyone We've Been. She remembers growing up in enchanted forests, on desert islands, and inside a magical wardrobe. She would only ever erase her memory of past karaoke performances and certain fashion choices. The Probability Of Everything is her middle grade debut.