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1 y separately published work icon Some Brains : A Book Celebrating Neurodiversity Nelly Thomas , Cat Macinnes (illustrator), Carlton : Piccolo Nero , 2020 17391556 2020 single work picture book children's

'It starts from the premise that neurodiversity (conditions like Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia and the like) is a normal, essential part of human biodiversity – without it we don’t get Picasso, Einstein or Greta Thunberg! Yes, neurodiverse kids sometimes require a bit of extra help and patience, but they should never be viewed as disordered. Some Brains encourages us all look for our strengths and to understand that brains are like fingerprints – uniquely, wonderfully ours.

'All brains are special,

1 y separately published work icon Some Boys Nelly Thomas , Sarah Dunk (illustrator), Melbourne : Piccolo Nero , 2018 14537498 2018 single work picture book children's

'Some Boys is the second in a series of kids books aimed at challenging old-fashioned stereotypes about boys and girls.

'It is a story about how everyone is different and special in their own way.

'Your boy might like rough, tough, gentle or pretty stuff. He might wear shirts, skirts, hats or plaits. He might get sad sometimes, and mad sometimes. He might feel shy sometimes and want to fly sometimes!

'Some Boys says it's all good - all boys can be whoever they want.

'Written by Australian comedian Nelly Thomas, Some Boys encourages all boys to be free of stereotypes and other kids - and adults - to allow them to be.

'Read Some Boys and Some Girls with the young kids in your life and show them early that . . . 'All kids can be whoever they want'! ' (Publication summary)
 

1 y separately published work icon Some Girls Nelly Thomas , Sarah Dunk (illustrator), Collingwood : Piccolo Nero , 2018 12262768 2018 single work picture book children's

'Some girls are good with cars and bikes. Some girls are good with art and kites. Some girls are good with puzzles and maths. And some girls are good with dolls and cats.

'Some Girls is a story about how everyone is different and special in their own way. It’s about knowing that you can do, and be, anything you want.' (Publication Summary)

1 To the Thing I Yearn For : Nelly Thomas Nelly Thomas , 2013 single work correspondence
— Appears in: Yours Truly : Cathartic Confessions, Passionate Declarations and Vivid Recollections from Women of Letters 2013; (p. 373-377)
1 3 y separately published work icon What Women Want Nelly Thomas , North Sydney : Ebury , 2012 Z1857541 2012 single work autobiography

'Growing up in post-feminist Australia, Nelly Thomas, one of Australia's most gifted and natural comedians, was told she could "have it all". She's giving it a crack - but she still isn't quite sure what "it" is.

'What do women want?

'In pursuit of answers, Thomas has tried being a telemarketer, a professional student, a fast-food worker, a broadcaster, a smoker, a prostitute's confidant, a health advocate, a reality television obsessive, a mother, a partner (or is it girlfriend? lover?), an award-winning comedian, a sex-educator, a Loony Lefty Feminista and a self-confessed fatty boombah. Like many of her generation, she's had a lot of options, yet she's wondering - which do you choose?

'In this hilarious part-memoir, part-manifesto, Thomas navigates the murky waters of her life and womanhood in the twenty-first century. She tackles the big contemporary issues - career, equality, family, porn, sex, entertainment, obesity, parenting, culture, class, Beyonce's derriere - with customary insight and a wickedly dry wit.

'A must-read for the modern Aussie woman.' (From the publisher's website.)

1 Black Sheep : Glorious Bastaards Nelly Thomas , Cy Fahey , Lisa Maza , Melodie Reynolds , Mia Stanford , 2010 single work drama humour 'Take a trip through Australia in a parallel-reality - where a host of colourful characters are chewing up stereotypes, spitting them out, and washing it all down with a big dose of black humour.' Source: www.ilbijerri.org.au/ (Sighted 13/07/2010).
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