The Stella Prize has unveiled its 2026 shortlist, featuring six works by Australian women and non-binary writers.
Some 212 books were entered into the prize for consideration, with one book to be awarded the $60,000 Stella Prize, announced 13 May.
Stella Prize CEO and Creative Director Fiona Sweet said: ‘The books contained in this year’s Stella Prize shortlist remind us that women and non-binary writers contain multitudes.