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References
- ↑ Peter Robb, "Ottawa’s Frances Boyle up for major writing awards for first short story collection". ArtsFile, May 23, 2021.
- ↑ "Susan Sanford Blades, Kristyn Dunnion & Simina Banu win 2021 ReLit Awards". CBC Books, April 27, 2021.
- ↑ Vicky Qiao, "Jack Wang wins $10K Danuta Gleed Literary Award for best first short story collection for We Two Alone". CBC Books, May 28, 2021.
