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- ↑ Smith, Cynthia Leitich (2010). Holler Loudly. Dutton Children's Books. ISBN 978-0-525-42256-3.
- ↑ Morrison, Hope (2010-01-01). "Holler Loudly (review)". Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books. 64: 205–206. doi:10.1353/bcc.2010.0352 (inactive 31 January 2024).
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