Stella Prize x Melbourne Art Book Fair

Learn more about the Stella Prize, and the exceptional winner of the $60,000 title, in this intimate session at the Melbourne Art Book Fair. The first Melbourne stop of the Prize winner’s media tour, this is an exclusive opportunity to get to know the winning author and the story behind the book.

Together they will explore the Stella effect, and the cultural impact of prizes, examining the many intersections of literature and art. Listen and learn about the craft, process, and influences behind the book that will capture the nation’s attention, and this session includes book sales, signings, and the opportunity to ask questions in a Q&A format.

Connect with Stella Prize: the leading force behind gender equity in Australian literature and beyond. The Stella Prize is a major literary award celebrating women and non-binary authors’ writing. The 2026 Stella Prize winner will be announced on May 13th 2026 at 8PM AEST, awarded annually to one outstanding book deemed to be original, excellent and engaging, considered by a diverse and expensive judging panel from over 220 entries.Spanning poetry, memoir, fiction, non-fiction and graphic works, explore the full Longlist on our website.

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