The Guardian Australia
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·1 hour ago
Lee Lai wins 2026 Stella Prize for graphic novel Cannon, making history
Lee Lai won the 2026 Stella Prize for her graphic novel Cannon, becoming the first non-binary writer and first graphic novelist to claim the $60,000 Australian literary award. The book follows a queer Chinese woman in Montreal balancing caregiving and work while her best friend exploits their friendship. Lai's elegant artwork earned judges' praise for achieving what prose alone cannot.
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