The 2026 Stella Prize Shortlist

Written By I.D.

The shortlist for the 2026 Stella Prize has been announced, celebrating six incredible works from Australian women and non-binary writers.

Spanning poetry, memoir, fiction, non-fiction and graphic works, the 2026 shortlist presents themes that explore the transformative power of memory and truth.

The final winner will be awarded on May 13th.

The shortlisted titles are:

  • The Rot by Evelyn Araluen (poetry)

  • Memorial Days by Geraldine Brooks (memoir)

  • Fireweather by Miranda Darling (fiction)

  • Cannon by Lee Lai (graphic novel)

  • 58 Facets by Marika Sosnowski (non-fiction)

  • I Am Nannertgarrook by Tasma Walton (fiction)

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