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Araluen's 'The Rot' Competes for $60,000 Stella Prize
8 Apr
Summary
- Evelyn Araluen's poetry collection The Rot is shortlisted for the Stella Prize.
- The prize offers $60,000 for Australian women and non-binary writers.
- Araluen previously won the Stella Prize in 2022 for her debut collection.
Evelyn Araluen's acclaimed poetry collection, 'The Rot,' is among the six finalists for the $60,000 Stella Prize, an award celebrating Australian women and non-binary writers. This nomination is particularly noteworthy as Araluen previously secured the same prize in 2022 for her debut collection, 'Dropbear.'
The shortlist, announced on Wednesday, features a diverse range of works, including Geraldine Brooks' memoir 'Memorial Days,' Miranda Darling's novel 'Fireweather,' Lee Lai's graphic novel 'Cannon,' Marika Sosnowski's nonfiction '58 Facets: On Violence and the Law,' and Tasma Walton's novel 'I Am Nannertgarrook.'
'The Rot' explores themes of grief and solidarity, reflecting on global events. Araluen previously won $125,000 at the Victorian premier's literary awards for this collection. The winner of the 2026 Stella Prize will be announced on May 13, with each shortlisted author receiving $5,000.
