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Vicki Laveau-Harvie’s 2019 Stella Prize acceptance speech
I would like to acknowledge that this event is being held on the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri…
The Stella Interview: Enza Gandolfo on The Bridge
Enza Gandolfo is shortlisted for the 2019 Stella Prize for her novel The Bridge. In this special Stella interview, Enza…
The Stella Interview: Jenny Ackland on Little Gods
Jenny Ackland is shortlisted for the 2019 Stella Prize for her novel Little Gods. In this special Stella interview, Jenny…
Stella Stocking Stuffer from Mirandi Riwoe
As we get closer to the end of the year, Mirandi Riwoe is here with some Stella Stocking Stuffer ideas…
Stella Stocking Stuffer from Michelle Law
Today our Stella Stocking Stuffer is thanks to Michelle Law. If you need more gift-giving inspiration, this is sure to…
Stella Stocking Stuffer from Louise Swinn
Our first Stella Stocking Stuffer is from Louise Swinn, Chair of Judges in the 2019 Stella Prize and co-founder of Stella….
Celebrating 2018!
It’s been a big year here at Stella. This year, we’ve worked with over 600 teens in four states across Australia through Girls Write Up in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, and Wodonga.
Melbourne Girls Grammar reviews the 2018 Stella Prize longlist
What happens when a group of avid readers come together to share their views about fabulous books? The Stella Book…
A note from Stella’s new Executive Director
A note from Stella’s new Executive Director, Michelle Scott Tucker.
Stella announces new Executive Director
The Stella Prize is delighted to announce the appointment of our new Executive Director, Michelle Scott Tucker.
Tilting Away From The Male: Susan Johnson on the 2017 Stella Count
With the sixth annual Stella Count released, author Susan Johnson examines why gender bias in book reviewing matters, and how the Stella Prize and its offshoot the Stella Count have changed Australia’s literary landscape.
22/5/18: A Stella Evening @ Eltham Library
Join Alexis Wright, Claire G. Coleman and Shokoofeh Azar at Eltham Library to celebrate their powerful books and the 2018 Stella Prize.
2018 Stella Prize Award Night: Chair of Judges Fiona Stager announces the winner
Read the full speech given by Chair of Judges Fiona Stager at 2018 Stella Prize Award Night, announcing the winner.
Alexis Wright’s 2018 Stella Prize acceptance speech
Read the full transcript of Alexis Wright’s beautiful acceptance speech upon winning the 2018 Stella Prize.
The Stella Interview: Alexis Wright on Tracker
Alexis Wright is shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize for Tracker, the collective memoir of Aboriginal leader and visionary Tracker Tilmouth. In this special Stella interview, Alexis shares insights into how the book came about, the importance of Tracker Tilmouth’s legacy and what she’s working on next.
23/4/18: Shokoofeh Azar @ Readings Hawthorn
Join us at Readings Hawthorn to hear from Shokoofeh Azar, author of The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree, shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize.
The Stella Interview: Mirandi Riwoe on The Fish Girl
Mirandi Riwoe is shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize. In this special Stella interview, Mirandi shares her favourite contemporary Australian female writers, and the background to – and inspiration for – her novella, The Fish Girl.
28/4/18: Alexis Wright @ Montsalvat
Join us at Montsalvat for Alexis Wright in conversation with Morag Fraser about the collective memoir, Tracker.
The Stella Interview: Michelle de Kretser on The Life to Come
Michelle de Kretser is shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize. In this special Stella interview, Michelle shares her favourite past Australian female writers and what inspired The Life to Come.
The Stella Interview: Krissy Kneen on An Uncertain Grace
In this special Stella interview, Krissy shares what inspired her writing, the future possibilities of technology for driving empathy and understanding, and the Australian women writers who spur her on.
The Stella Interview: Shokoofeh Azar on The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree
Shokoofeh Azar is shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize for her novel The Enlightenment of the Greengage Tree. In this special Stella interview, Shokoofeh shares the experiences that informed the novel, the writers that inspire her work and what how writing is a means of resistance.
The Stella Interview: Claire G. Coleman on Terra Nullius
Claire G. Coleman is shortlisted for the 2018 Stella Prize for her speculative fiction novel Terra Nullius. In this special Stella interview, Claire shares some thoughts about the process of writing and how the novel came to be.
Stella Executive Director to step down – May 2018
The Stella Prize is sad to announce that Executive Director Aviva Tuffield will be moving on from Stella after the 2018 cycle is completed, in May this year.
Read Up: Books to empower young people
Read Up is about reading towards empowerment. It is a map for young people aged 15–24 to help guide their thinking about things that matter: sexuality, relationships, gender, minds and bodies, and diverse cultures.
Write Up
Write Up delivers specifically designed programs for small groups of young people who are currently outside of the traditional education system. These unique residential events seek to foster confidence and a sense of belonging, and to equip participants with the skills and self-belief to share their own stories.
15 & 16/9/2017: The Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival
The Rose Scott Women Writers’ Festival showcases the rich diversity of genres in which contemporary Australian women writers explore issues of personal, social and political concern.
Dr Susan Carland’s 2017 Stella Prize Award Night speech
Read Dr Susan Carland‘s inspiring keynote speech at the 2017 Stella Prize Award Night, held at the Arts Centre in Melbourne on the evening of 18 April.
2017 Stella Prize Award Night: Chair of Judges Brenda Walker announces the winner
Read the full speech given by Chair of Judges Brenda Walker at 2017 Stella Prize Award Night, announcing the winner.
Heather Rose’s Stella Prize acceptance speech
Read the full transcript of Heather Rose‘s beautiful acceptance speech upon winning the 2017 Stella Prize.