Stella Prize Inc

Stella is a major voice for gender equality and cultural change in Australian literature. 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 yearround initiatives which actively champion Australian women writers, tackle gender bias in the literary sector, and connect outstanding books with readers. Our purpose Through a series of strategic initiatives, Stella strives to promote books by Australian women and nonbinary writers, support greater participation in the world of literature, and create a more equitable and vibrant national culture.