Ivy Day in the Committee Room Ivy Day in the Committee Room "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" is a short story by James Joyce published in his 1914 collection "Dubliners." Taking place on election day, "Ivy Day in the Committee Room" discusses candidate Richard Tierney as people filter in and out. Ivy Day refers to the anniversary of Charles Parnell, important Irish figure and nationalist. In a committee room, Mat O'Connor, a canvasser for Richard Tierney, a candidate in an upcoming municipal election, discusses child-rearing with Old Jack, who tries to keep a fire going. Joe Hynes, another canvasser, arrives and needles O’Connor on whether
Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History Frederick Douglass: The Lion Who Wrote History is a 2017 picture book biography by Walter Dean Myers about the life of Frederick Douglass. "BookList", in a starred review, wrote "Focused, informative writing and strong, effective illustrations combine to make this the go-to Frederick Douglass biography for younger students." and the "School Library Journal" wrote "Although this title is similar in scope to Doreen Rappaport's "Frederick's Journey", the two books complement each other. Recommended for collections looking to further explore Douglass's legacy." "The Buffalo News" called it an "excellent illustrated biography". "Frederick Douglass: The