The STEMMinist Book Club was founded in 2018 and is dedicated to reading and discussing books related to feminism and STEMM (science, technology, engineering, medicine and maths).
The book club has over 5,000 members from 25 countries. As well as discussing great books, the book club provides a virtual discussion forum and support network for women and non-binary people working in these sectors.
Come along to this special Festival edition of the STEMMinist Book Club to discuss the phenomenon of doctors who write. Hosted by Caroline Ford with guests Jumaana Abdu (Translations), Melanie Cheng (The Burrow) and Sarah Sasson (Tidelines), all of whom are doctors with brilliant new books.
Winner, 2025 SMH Best Young Australian Novelists
Shortlisted, Stella Prize
Shortlisted, Readings New Australian Fiction Prize
Shortlisted, NSW Premier's Literary Awards
Shortlisted, MUD Literary Prize
Longlisted, Voss Literary Prize
'Jumaana Abdu is extraordinary and I will read everything she writes.'
HANNAH KENT
'Translations is a joy to read.'
Stella judges' report
23 May
2026
Eveleigh, NSW
Sydney Writers' Festival: The Writers Who Made Us
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