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- ↑ "The Chesleys Have Landed". Science Fiction Awards Watch. November 19, 2008. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ↑ "2009 Chesley Awards Winners". Locus . August 12, 2009. Archived from the original on July 18, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ↑ "2010 Chesley winners". Association of Science Fiction and Fantasy Artists. August 8, 2010. Archived from the original on January 11, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ↑ Gallo, Irene (May 31, 2011). "2011 Chesley Award Finalists". Tor.com . Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ↑ "2011 Chesley Awards Winners". Locus . August 11, 2011. Retrieved August 28, 2012.
- ↑ "2012 Chesley Awards Finalists". Locus . June 18, 2012. Retrieved August 28, 2012.