Stella has announced their six outstanding books shortlisted for the 2024 Stella Prize.
The 2024 Stella Prize shortlist is a diverse mix, featuring novels, memoir and an essay collection. Three of these works are by debut authors, showcasing fresh voices in Australian literature.
The 2024 Stella Prize shortlist is:
- The Swift Dark Tide by Katia Ariel – Read our book review
- Body Friend by Katherine Brabon – Read our book review
- Feast by Emily O’Grady – Read our book review
- Hospital by Sanya Rushdi, translated by Arunava Sinha – Find out more
- Abandon Every Hope: Essays for the Dead by Hayley Singer – Find out more
- Praiseworthy by Alexis Wright – Find out more
ABOUT THE STELLA PRIZE
Founded in 2012, the organisation’s flagship program is the annual Stella Prize – a major literary award celebrating Australian women’s writing.
Stella also delivers a suite of year-round initiatives which actively champion Australian women writers, tackle gender bias in the literary sector, and connect outstanding books with readers
Through a series of strategic initiatives, Stella strives to promote books by Australian women and non-binary writers, support greater participation in the world of literature, and create a more equitable and vibrant national culture.
Women writers make an invaluable contribution to Australian literature and cultural life. Through our public events and digital platforms, Stella raises the profile of women writers, drives significant book sales, and connects them to an ever-growing community of readers.
Stella recognises that high-quality research is critical to tackling gender bias and promoting positive change. Their data-driven initiatives – including our long-running Stella Count – collect, analyse, and distribute research on gender bias in the Australian literary sector in order to inform, and ultimately, shift approaches towards equal representation in the arts.
They believe storytelling and reading are essential tools by which to understand ourselves, foster connections with others, and learn about the world around us. Through Stella’s work with teens and teachers, they seek to engage and inspire the next generation of readers and writers, and create lasting pathways to participation in the world of literature.
