After going on hiatus in 2020, Stella, the organisation promoting gender equality and cultural change in Australian literature, and its partner iSentia are poised to bring back the Stella Count. This statistical survey analyses gender bias in the field of book reviewing in Australia. The Stella Count originated in 2012; it collects and interprets data on the gender of authors and reviewers, length of review and genre of books reviewed.
The next count will start in July this year and work backwards. For 2021-23, the survey will continue to focus on book reviews published in 12 major media outlets across Australia.
Stella Count returns and free books initiative launches
Gender and book reviewing... Stella returns for another count, plus free books to be placed on public transport.
19 Jun 2024
