National Grammar Day

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National Grammar Day
Date March 4
FrequencyAnnual

National Grammar Day is observed in the United States on March 4. [1] [2]

Designated in 2008, the National Grammar Day was established by Martha Brockenbrough, author of "Things That Make Us [Sic]" (2008) and founder of the Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar. [3]

Martha Brockenbrough is an American author of fiction and nonfiction for children and adults. Her first book, "It Could Happen To You: Diary Of A Pregnancy and Beyond", was published by Andrews McMeel Publishing in 2002. She is the founder of National Grammar Day and The Society for the Promotion of Good Grammar (SPOGG).

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References

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  2. Zdanowicz, Christina. "Every day is grammar day when you've got this job" , CNN, July 17, 2014; retrieved October 29, 2015.
  3. Martin, Rachel. "How Possessive: The Apostrophe's Place In Space", NPR , May 19, 2013; retrieved October 29, 2015.