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A woman with blond hair sits behind a small table outdoors. A pair of glasses, a pen, a paper notepad and several thick books about language usage lie in front of her on the table. The woman smiles. To the right of this photo is a picture of a book cover. The cover text reads: "By the creator of the Grammar Table. Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian by Ellen Jovin." The illustration on the book cover features a blond woman with glasses reading a book.
A woman with blond hair sits behind a small table outdoors. A pair of glasses, a pen, a paper notepad and several thick books about language usage lie in front of her on the table. The woman smiles. To the right of this photo is a picture of a book cover. The cover text reads: "By the creator of the Grammar Table. Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian by Ellen Jovin." The illustration on the book cover features a blond woman with glasses reading a book.
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Ellen Jovin’s Grammar Table

A pop-up grammar advice stand

A few years ago, Ellen Jovin set up a popup grammar advice stand she called the Grammar Table near her home in New York City. She wasn’t there to correct anyone or make them feel bad about how they used language. Instead, she wanted to answer people’s questions and enjoy conversation with other language lovers. The Grammar Table proved so popular that Ellen took it on the road to almost all 50 US states and then wrote a book about the project called Rebel with a Clause. Now she is bringing her Grammar Table to Washington, D.C.-based language museum Planet Word to respond to your questions, and conundrums. Come enjoy a chat about grammar with Ellen in a friendly, judgment-free zone!

The book Rebel with a Clause will be available for sale and signing.

Buy the book in the USA or pre-order it in the UK.

Read an excerpt of the book here.

A woman with blond hair sits behind a small table outdoors. A pair of glasses, a pen, a paper notepad and several thick books about language usage lie in front of her on the table. The woman smiles. To the right of this photo is a picture of a book cover. The cover text reads: "By the creator of the Grammar Table. Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian by Ellen Jovin." The illustration on the book cover features a blond woman with glasses reading a book.

 

Event details

Hosted by: Planet Word, a unique museum in Washington, D.C. focusing on language.

Type of event: Grammar advice stand & book signing

Featured author: Ellen Jovin

Featured book: Rebel with a Clause: Tales and Tips from a Roving Grammarian

Date: Saturday, August 20, 2022

Time: Ellen will be at her Grammar Table from 12:00 – 5:00 pm EDT.

Cost: Limited free passes per day. Suggested donation of $15 USD. All visitors to Planet Word on August 20, 2022 are invited to participate. Reserve your museum passes for August 20 below.

Location: Planet Word, 925 13th Street NW, Entrance on K Street, Washington, D.C. 20005

Ticket link: Get your museum tickets here!

Contact details: Planet Word, https://planetwordmuseum.org, 925 13th Street NW, Washington, D.C. 20005; Phone: 202-931-3139, connect@planetwordmuseum.org