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- ↑ "Winners of ReLit Awards announced". The Globe and Mail , October 22, 2010.
- ↑ "Shortlists announced for ReLit Awards". National Post , August 31, 2010.
- ↑ "Finalists named for book award". The Globe and Mail , February 25, 1992.
- ↑ "Mistry tops Atwood for award". Ottawa Citizen , July 16, 1992.
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