Laura Brady
@laurab7.bsky.social
Making books, reading books, yelling about baseball (she/her)
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Laura Brady
@laurab7.bsky.social
· Mar 12
Training — Laura Brady
Book one-on-one sessions with an ebook expert. Training and tutoring on creating EPUB from InDesign, editing HTML and CSS, understanding accessibility metadata, the digital publishing supply chain, wr...
laurabrady.ca
I often get technical questions — on social media or otherwise — and I am happy to help when I can. In an effort to make it easier to get support, I am opening up (paid) office hours on Friday afternoons. #eprdctn laurabrady.ca/work/training
Kindness alert: someone dinged my kid's parked car and left a note. Took my kid 15 minutes to find the dent on his old beater of a car. He texted to say not to worry. Person insisted on buying him a case of beer.
January 20, 2026 at 11:41 PM
Kindness alert: someone dinged my kid's parked car and left a note. Took my kid 15 minutes to find the dent on his old beater of a car. He texted to say not to worry. Person insisted on buying him a case of beer.
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Big news: Canada changed their citizenship rules and now if you've ever had a direct ancestor who was a citizen, you are now automatically a citizen too! www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
I've been sharing this around, and I know a few people who've discovered they're now Canadian citizens!
I've been sharing this around, and I know a few people who've discovered they're now Canadian citizens!
Change to citizenship rules in 2025 - Canada.ca
Bill C-3 changes the first-generation limit for Canadian citizenship by descent. Find out who is affected and how the law impacts citizenship eligibility.
www.canada.ca
January 20, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Big news: Canada changed their citizenship rules and now if you've ever had a direct ancestor who was a citizen, you are now automatically a citizen too! www.canada.ca/en/immigrati...
I've been sharing this around, and I know a few people who've discovered they're now Canadian citizens!
I've been sharing this around, and I know a few people who've discovered they're now Canadian citizens!
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Honestly, Heated Rivalry doing better than most US shows at a time when Hollywood is completely dead feels like Toronto‘s revenge for the Dodgers winning over the Blue Jays
January 20, 2026 at 2:50 AM
Honestly, Heated Rivalry doing better than most US shows at a time when Hollywood is completely dead feels like Toronto‘s revenge for the Dodgers winning over the Blue Jays
I DNF-ed a book after 300 pages. Ask me anything.
January 17, 2026 at 7:35 PM
I DNF-ed a book after 300 pages. Ask me anything.
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THEY’RE IN ALL CAPS
January 16, 2026 at 10:43 PM
THEY’RE IN ALL CAPS
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Our #GuideFriday resource this week will help you learn “What is an Accessible Book” by Laura Brady. This blog post provides an overview of what accessible books are and what the publishing industry needs to do to ensure that more accessible books are available: laurabrady.ca/blog/what-is...
What Is an Accessible Book? — Laura Brady
An accessible book is a book that has features which make reading possible for people with disabilities. It is one that can be read in ways other than reading print. Header image alt: Books about…
laurabrady.ca
January 16, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Our #GuideFriday resource this week will help you learn “What is an Accessible Book” by Laura Brady. This blog post provides an overview of what accessible books are and what the publishing industry needs to do to ensure that more accessible books are available: laurabrady.ca/blog/what-is...
Ross Atkins could make it up to be personally by signing Scherzer for another year.
January 16, 2026 at 6:51 PM
Ross Atkins could make it up to be personally by signing Scherzer for another year.
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LMAO
The Phillies had agreed to Bo Bichette’s request for a 7-year, $200 million deal last night and believed they would sign him until the Mets swooped in with their 3-year, $126 million offer after losing out in in the Kyle Tucker sweepstakes.
January 16, 2026 at 5:27 PM
LMAO
Ohmigod I am so upset.
January 16, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Ohmigod I am so upset.
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someone texted me meme this so I don't know where it originates by I laughed
January 16, 2026 at 3:34 PM
someone texted me meme this so I don't know where it originates by I laughed
Baseball news very disappointing.
Please lock Bo down now!
Please lock Bo down now!
January 16, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Baseball news very disappointing.
Please lock Bo down now!
Please lock Bo down now!
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Job alert! @ubcpress.bsky.social is looking for a Junior Editor. Learn more and apply through their post below.
We are looking for a Junior Editor. The Junior Editor will contribute to the acquisition, development, and funding requirements of an intellectually rich program of books to be published by UBC Press in defined subject areas.
Further information and apply at: https://ow.ly/b5Aw50XX2FQ.
Further information and apply at: https://ow.ly/b5Aw50XX2FQ.
Junior Editor
Staff - Non Union Job Category M&P - AAPS Job Profile AAPS Salaried - Editorial and Production Services , Level A Job Title Junior Editor Department Acquisitions | UBC Press Compensation Range $5,791.00 - $8,323.42 CAD Monthly The Compensation Range is the span between the minimum and maximum base salary for a position. The midpoint of the range is approximately halfway between the minimum and the maximum and represents an employee that possesses full job knowledge, qualifications and experience for the position. In the normal course, employees will be hired, transferred or promoted...
ow.ly
January 15, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Job alert! @ubcpress.bsky.social is looking for a Junior Editor. Learn more and apply through their post below.
January 15, 2026 at 1:47 PM
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I'm looking to speak with people who are or recently have been job hunting for tech jobs in Canada for a story I am working on. I'm keen to hear about your experience with the current state of the tech job market.
Feel free to drop into my DMs.
Feel free to drop into my DMs.
January 14, 2026 at 4:35 PM
I'm looking to speak with people who are or recently have been job hunting for tech jobs in Canada for a story I am working on. I'm keen to hear about your experience with the current state of the tech job market.
Feel free to drop into my DMs.
Feel free to drop into my DMs.
If you are looking for some escapist TV, Riot Women is so so good.
January 15, 2026 at 2:12 AM
If you are looking for some escapist TV, Riot Women is so so good.
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Reading the Communist Manifesto the way Marx and Engels intended
January 14, 2026 at 1:46 PM
Reading the Communist Manifesto the way Marx and Engels intended
Just got the nicest note from a colleague about hiring one of my former students. Made my whole week.
January 14, 2026 at 5:19 PM
Just got the nicest note from a colleague about hiring one of my former students. Made my whole week.
New (to me) super fun word game.
Shuffalo, 2m 45s
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www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-...
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www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-...
Play Shuffalo: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
Can you make a longer word with each new letter?
www.newyorker.com
January 14, 2026 at 1:06 PM
New (to me) super fun word game.
Shuffalo, 2m 45s
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www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-...
Shuffalo, 2m 45s
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www.newyorker.com/puzzles-and-...
Are tow-truck wars a thing in other places in the world or is thus a uniquely Toronto thing?
January 13, 2026 at 11:11 PM
Are tow-truck wars a thing in other places in the world or is thus a uniquely Toronto thing?
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Some easy things you can do to support local Canadian journalism:
- Click on the link and read the stories
- Sign up for email newsletters if you want to become a regular reader
- Post stories you think are important for others to read to Reddit
Cost: Zero dollars
(Supporting with $$ is also fab)
- Click on the link and read the stories
- Sign up for email newsletters if you want to become a regular reader
- Post stories you think are important for others to read to Reddit
Cost: Zero dollars
(Supporting with $$ is also fab)
As usual, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social nails it. (The deep value of indie reporting!)
“Seeing the bikini one was incredibly violating, but then seeing that they could ultimately create a full nude of me felt so embarrassing and so shameful.”
Why the Canadian government needs to act to protect victims of Elon Musk's Grok, by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Why the Canadian government needs to act to protect victims of Elon Musk's Grok, by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
January 13, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Some easy things you can do to support local Canadian journalism:
- Click on the link and read the stories
- Sign up for email newsletters if you want to become a regular reader
- Post stories you think are important for others to read to Reddit
Cost: Zero dollars
(Supporting with $$ is also fab)
- Click on the link and read the stories
- Sign up for email newsletters if you want to become a regular reader
- Post stories you think are important for others to read to Reddit
Cost: Zero dollars
(Supporting with $$ is also fab)
As usual, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social nails it. (The deep value of indie reporting!)
“Seeing the bikini one was incredibly violating, but then seeing that they could ultimately create a full nude of me felt so embarrassing and so shameful.”
Why the Canadian government needs to act to protect victims of Elon Musk's Grok, by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Why the Canadian government needs to act to protect victims of Elon Musk's Grok, by @rachelgilmore.bsky.social thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026...
Musk’s Grok Is Abusing Women and Children. Our Government Needs to Act | The Tyee
Where are Canadian lawmakers? Oh, they’re on X.
thetyee.ca
January 13, 2026 at 5:01 PM
As usual, @rachelgilmore.bsky.social nails it. (The deep value of indie reporting!)
“[H]uman diversity is not a challenge to solve — it is intelligence to learn from.”
Artificial Intelligence for All — Making AI Accessible and Responsible www.linkedin.com/pulse/artifi...
Artificial Intelligence for All — Making AI Accessible and Responsible www.linkedin.com/pulse/artifi...
Artificial Intelligence for All — Making AI Accessible and Responsible
Artificial Intelligence is often described as the most powerful technology of our time. It can predict, automate, analyze, converse, and create.
www.linkedin.com
January 13, 2026 at 3:54 PM
“[H]uman diversity is not a challenge to solve — it is intelligence to learn from.”
Artificial Intelligence for All — Making AI Accessible and Responsible www.linkedin.com/pulse/artifi...
Artificial Intelligence for All — Making AI Accessible and Responsible www.linkedin.com/pulse/artifi...
Look at that! How incredibly cool!! #accessibility
There's an autistic Barbie doll out today. She comes with headphones, fidgets and a little assisted speaking device (tablet). LOVE this for young autistic girls.
January 12, 2026 at 2:49 PM
Look at that! How incredibly cool!! #accessibility
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Block Grok
In Canada, email:
evan.solomon@parl.gc.ca
mark.carney@parl.gc.ca
Also include your MP
In Canada, email:
evan.solomon@parl.gc.ca
mark.carney@parl.gc.ca
Also include your MP
Malaysia and Indonesia become the first countries to block Grok, the artificial intelligence chatbot developed by Elon Musk’s xAI, after authorities said it was being misused to generate sexually explicit and non-consensual images.
Malaysia, Indonesia become first to block Musk’s Grok over AI deepfakes
Malaysia and Indonesia have blocked access to Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok due to its misuse in generating explicit images.
bit.ly
January 12, 2026 at 1:44 PM
Block Grok
In Canada, email:
evan.solomon@parl.gc.ca
mark.carney@parl.gc.ca
Also include your MP
In Canada, email:
evan.solomon@parl.gc.ca
mark.carney@parl.gc.ca
Also include your MP