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- ↑ "Vine Awards for Canadian Jewish Literature re-launch with 5 prizes worth $10K". CBC.ca , February 23, 2016
- ↑ "About". kofflerarts.org.
- ↑ "Two Jewish Literary Awards Provide More Opportunities". Canadian Jewish News , March 8, 2016.
- ↑ "Winners". kofflerarts.org.