Book Award Announcement

The 2026 Stella Prize

The 2026 Stella Prize has been announced. This award celebrates Australian women’s writing and is an organisation that champions cultural change. The 2026 Winner is Cannon, by Lee Lai. This is the first time a graphic novel has won the prize! Find Cannon in our catalogue. Explore the shortlist below to find other great books in our catalogue.

You can also visit The Stella Prize website to learn more about the prize, and past winners. To see the winners of other major book awards, visit our Book Award page.

Cover of 58 Facets, by Marika Sosnowski.
Cover of Cannon, by Lee Lai.
Cover of Fireweather, by Miranda Darling.
Cover of I am Nannertgarrook, by Tasma Walton.
Cover of Memorial Days, by Geraldine Brooks.
Cover of The Rot, by Evelyn Araluen.