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- ↑ Armstrong, Leslie (April 22, 1960). "Book and Lyrics Surpass Brownbrokers' Performance". Pembroke Record. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- ↑ "Step by Step: Ballerina Swan, Bea at Ballet and Invitation to Ballet". Jennifer B. McDonald. The New York Times. May 9, 2012.
- ↑ "BALLERINA SWAN by Allegra Kent, Emily Arnold McCully". Kirkus Reviews . April 15, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
- ↑ "Allegra Kent on Unusual Casting". School Library Journal . April 3, 2012. Retrieved 2013-05-16.
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- ↑ "Caldecott Medal & Honor Books, 1938–Present". Association for Library Service to Children. American Library Association.
- ↑ "Emily Arnold McCully". Scholastic Teachers (scholastic.com/teachers).
