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- ↑ Alexander, Elizabeth; Clief-Stefanon, Lyrae Van (June 15, 2008). Poems in Conversation and a Conversation. Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.: Slapering Hol Press. ISBN 9780970027795.
- ↑ "March 29 Poetry Reading by Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon – English Department News" . Retrieved March 21, 2023.
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