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References
- ↑ Rob Brown, "Rolla's Donna Kane a finalist for Governor General’s Literary award". Dawson Creek Mirror, May 4, 2021.
- ↑ "Francesca Ekwuyasi, Billy-Ray Belcourt & Anne Carson among 2020 Governor General's Literary Awards finalists". CBC Books, May 4, 2021.
