

# Event Details

- **Event Name**: STELLA SCHOOLS Story Sessions: Brisbane
- **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 am – Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 01:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Meet the storytellers shaping Australia’s literary future: an exclusive opportunity for highschoolers  to meet the 2026 Stella Prize authorsAbout this EventJoin Stella for a FREE one-day literary educational event, where secondary school students can hear directly from critically acclaimed women and non-binary authors as they discuss their books, writing processes, inspirations and careers.These sessions offer a unique opportunity for students to deepen their literary understanding, explore future possibilities, and connect with the ideas at the forefront of contemporary Australian literature.They will facilitate conversations that spark literacy: curiosity, creativity and critical thinking. Interactive Q&amp;A sessions will encourage active participation in English by prompting students to ask questions, and deepen their understanding through rich discussion of themes, characters and the big ideas in the year’s most excellent Australian books.~In 2026 we’re taking the Stella Prize across Australia, with prize night events in three major Australian cities to celebrate the year’s most powerful and compelling books nominated for the Stella Prize.In conjunction with the Winner announcement, we are hosting a Stella Schools: Story Session in Brisbane on Thursday 14 May 2026.This event is FREE to attend, but bookings are essential.Bookings must be made on behalf of students by a teacher. Students must be accompanied and supervised by their teacher, who will be asked to show school photo ID upon arrival.~The event is suitable for highschoolers of all age groups, with a particular focus on years 9-10.Each session includes two one-hour talks designed to mirror school timetables and class length. Talks include:· Author in conversation with a moderator, and book readings· Critical conversations about the themes, characters and stories in the year’s Stella-listed titles· Insights into writing and related careers and pathways· Open forums for students to ask questions and engage in discussion· Book signings - books will be available for purchase before, and at the event~EVENT SCHEDULE:· 9.30am – doors open, registrations begin· 10am – Talk 1: 2026 Stella listed author in conversation with Sophie Gee· 11am – Morning tea break· 11.30am – Talk 2: 2026 Stella listed author in conversation with Benjamin Law· 12.30pm – Event finishes, book sale and signings available.~Stella Schools is proudly supported by the Hansen Little Foundation, and Krystyna Campbell-Pretty and Family.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bowen-hills/stella-schools-story-sessions-brisbane/100001981385010905
- **Event Categories**: Art, literary-art, Business, Workshops
- **Interested Audience**: 
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## Ticket Details

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- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: AUD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Bowen Hills
- **state**: QL
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Old Museum Brisbane
- **lat**: -27.451973
- **long**: 153.0294474
- **full address**: Old Museum Brisbane, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Australia

## Event Organizer details

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- **organizer**: Stella Day Out (https://allevents.in/org/stella-day-out/22829726)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Thu, 14 May, 2026 at 10:00 am (+10:00)
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** Old Museum Brisbane, 480 Gregory Terrace, Bowen Hills, Australia
- **Q**: What is the ticket price?
  - **A:** starting from 0 up to 0 AUD
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Stella Day Out
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** Art, literary-art, Business, Workshops
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about STELLA SCHOOLS Story Sessions: Brisbane ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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