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- ↑ "Darcy Tamayose uses magic realism to explore the immigrant experience". CBC Books, October 17, 2022.
- ↑ "Two translated titles among finalists for $60,000 Atwood Gibson Writers’ Trust Fiction Prize". The Globe and Mail , September 14, 2022.
- ↑ Debby Waldman, "Culture more satisfying than characters". Edmonton Journal , August 19, 2007.
- ↑ Beverly Brenna, "Life lessons for older teens". Saskatoon Star-Phoenix , July 12, 2008.
- ↑ "Albertan, Quebecers take home Japanese literary awards". CBC News, October 28, 2008.
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