Closed on Sundays

The text describes the setting of Madden Hills, a subdivision built for families of color, with a focus on the library, elementary school, and high school in the neighborhood. The protagonist shares experiences of reading, learning about poet Paul Laurence Dunbar, and visiting the library for solace. However, a disturbing incident unfolds on a Sunday when the library sniper, the friend's father, opens fire on people near the library, leading to chaos and police intervention.