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- ↑ Tsui, Tori (15 May 2024). "Why a new literary prize for climate fiction will make a difference". New Scientist. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
- ↑ Page, Benedicte (13 March 2024). "New £10k Climate Fiction Prize to launch at Hay Festival". The Bookseller. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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- ↑ "James Cropper Wainwright Prize 2022 shortlists announced". Wainwright Prize. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
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