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- 1 2 Bridget Raymundo, "Britta Badour's powerful poetry is inspired by her family, community and her experience of Blackness". The Next Chapter , August 25, 2023.
- ↑ Peter Hendra, "Four Kingston-connected poets in running for CBC Poetry Prize". Kingston Whig-Standard , November 11, 2023.
- ↑ "Zalika Reid-Benta and Britta Badour among finalists for 2024 Trillium Book Awards". CBC Books, May 7, 2024.
- 1 2 Cassandra Drudi, "Shortlists announced for 2024 LCP Book Awards". Quill & Quire , April 17, 2024.
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