Brisbane Times ·general ·1 hour ago

Lee Lai wins Stella Prize for graphic novel Cannon, first graphic novelist

Lee Lai won the 2026 Stella Prize for her graphic novel Cannon, claiming $60,000 and becoming the first graphic novelist to win the prestigious Australian award. The work follows Lucy, a queer second-generation immigrant navigating friendship fragility and mental health struggles. Lai explores emotional truths through fictional narratives, departing from memoir conventions.

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