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- ↑ Debra Black, "Adebe DeRango-Adem explores her identity in art and poetry". Toronto Star , February 26, 2016.
- ↑ "Matthew James Weigel, Gillian Sze, Adebe DeRango-Adem win League of Canadian Poets book awards". Quill & Quire , May 4, 2023.
- ↑ Robertson, Becky (April 4, 2016). "Awards: League of Canadian Poets announces shortlists for annual poetry awards". Quill and Quire . Archived from the original on June 27, 2022. Retrieved March 15, 2023.
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