Kaz Cooke – författare

Take it from Kaz Cooke: "There are millions of gorgeous body shapes. Yours is one of them. Dieting doesn't work. Your thighs are pretty cute. Exercise should be fun not duty. Cheap cosmetics can be as good as expensive ones. Advertising lies. Plastic surgery sucks. Modeling can be miserable. You can recover from an eating disorder. You can read magazines and watch television critically. You can fight the Body Police."At last, here is a book that tells you how to be friends with your body. Real Gorgeous is a big, funny, reassuring read about fashion fibs and diet myths—and the truth about, among other things, push-ups, push-up bras, and the great cellulite scam. It is meticulously researched and sensible, but it avoids impenetrable theory and instead embraces the fun of clothes, makeup, and life in general.Packed with jokes, Cooke's own cartoons, and practical ways to find real self-esteem and avoid freak-outs and rip-offs, Real Gorgeous is easy to read, relevant, and an indispensable boost for women aged 11 to 111.

‘It’s not every day a handsome young man appears on your doorstep to ask if you’re a respectable woman…’Miss Ada Delroy and her famous vaudeville troupe stormed five continents, enchanting royalty, miners and larrikins alike with her wit, illusions, and breathtaking dances.‘I had a diamond pendant near as big as an emu egg off the Maharajah of What''s-His-Name. They named a racehorse after me, and a pigeon and a potato soup on an Orient steamship.''Under the costume made from 100 yards of billowing silk was a woman who couldn’t help being both fabulous and disreputable. Down on her luck in a rented room in Melbourne, morphia cocktail in hand, Ada receives a visitor. Is she ready to share her secrets?Inspired by photos of real 1890s vaudevillians, Kaz Cooke brings to life a forgotten world of cunning clairvoyants and trained cockatoos; of fierce loyalties and mixed lollies; the glamour of the stage and the muck of the road. Funny, inventive and lovingly researched, Ada is the story of an extraordinary woman in the toughest of times, with the courage to make herself the star.‘I’ll tell you what I loved about being a theatrical. You’re a custodian of magic, a purveyor of glamour, a repository of mystery. You’re someone.’''I was enchanting, and indefatigable, and dainty, and all the other words they find to avoid saying ''beautiful''. The word they used the most was ''piquant''. Makes you feel like chutney.'' - Ada DelroyA former reporter and cartoonist, Kaz Cooke is the author of the bestselling books Up The Duff, Kidwrangling, Girl Stuff, Girl Stuff 8–12, Women’s Stuff, and the children''s picture books Wanda Linda Goes Berserk and The Terrible Underpants, which is not entirely autobiographical. This novel grew out of her research and exhibition during a Creative Fellowship at the State Library of Victoria, 2013-2015.

Kaz Cooke, best-selling author of Girl Stuff for teens, expertly adapts her advice for younger audiences, addressing the unique challenges faced by tweens navigating early adolescence. Thoughtfully answering key questions like Should I use pads or tampons?, What can I do about pimples?, and How do I deal with someone who is mean to me?, Girl Stuff 8-12 offers a blend of humour, expert advice, and relatable content to guide girls through the thrilling yet challenging journey of early adolescence.Here''s everything you need to know about being a pre-teen, including:> body changes> dealing with friends & bullies> getting confident> first periods> pimples> hair (wherever it is)> phones & being online> what to eat> being fit & healthy> the best books & movies> how to be happy with your own true self> & lots more!Girl Stuff 8–12 fits under your pillow and is written with the help of medical and other experts.PS: This book is for girls aged 8 to 12. Girls 12+ need Girl Stuff 13+: Your Full-on Guide to the Teen Years.---------------------------''A good general resource for those on the cusp or in the early throes of adolescence.'' BOOKS AND PUBLISHING''A humorous (but still respectful) approach to puberty.'' SEX-ED RESCUE''A fun-filled book about being a girl.'' STUFF NZ