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- ↑ "Oscars 2016 Nominations: Complete List of Nominees". Eonline. January 14, 2016. Retrieved January 14, 2016.
- ↑ https://peabodyawards.com/award-profile/judy-blume-forever/
- ↑ "83rd Peabody Award Nominees".
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