Ella Baxter is a writer and artist.

Her debut novel, NEW ANIMAL was published in Australia, the UK, US and France.Her second book, WOO WOO will be released in 2024.

2023 longlisted Republic of Consciousness Prize US & Canada

2022 winner The Sydney Morning Herald Best Young Novelist of the Year

2022 shortlisted New South Wales Premier's Literary Awards — UTS Glenda Adams Award for New Writing

2022 longlisted Australian Book Industry Awards (ABIA) — The Matt Richell Award for New Writer

2021 shortlisted Readings Prize for New Australian Fiction

Ella is represented by Grace Heifetz at Left Bank Literary.

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