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Drawing Outside the Lines: Winning the Stella Prize with a Graphic Novel
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- The Moment with Myf Warhurst
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- Jun 15, 2026
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Summary
Award-winning cartoonist and graphic novelist Lee Lai joins us to discuss making history as the first author to win the Stella Prize for a graphic novel. In this conversation, we explore the evolving place of graphic novels in contemporary literature, the painstaking process of creating hand-painted comics, and the realities of sustaining a creative career. We also dive into the themes behind their acclaimed work, including queer friendship, anger, personal agency, and the symbolism of magpies as witnesses to the story. From building a creative life in Montreal to navigating the attention that comes with major literary success, this is an insightful conversation about storytelling, community, and what it means to create work that resonates. Find where to purchase the book: goodreads.com/book/show/222377076-cannon Instagram: instagram.com/_leelai Stay Connected Instagram @myfwarhurst TikTok @myfwarhurst LinkedIn Myf Warhurst Get In Touch Brands/ Partnerships: [email protected] Show Credits Host & Executive Producer: Myf Warhurst Executive Producer: Amelia Chappelow Producer: Roisin Yau Engineer & Editing: Grant Offner Video Producer: Lauren Cooper Copywriter & Strategy: Antonia Minutolo Photography: Julia Nalles Artwork: Brigitte Greene Sales: [email protected] Partnerships: Dylan Adams [email protected] This is a MIK Made production Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.