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- ↑ "Carrianne Leung captures Scarborough's early years". Now , April 25, 2018.
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- ↑ "Six finalists vying for 2014 Toronto Book Awards: Winner will be announced at celebration in October". Toronto Star , August 23, 2014.
- ↑ "Here are the five books shortlisted for the 2018 Toronto Book Awards". Now , August 9, 2018.
