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Call for book chapters. Generative AI and the Language Learner

More details here:
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/calls.html

New Book! We are proud to announce the publication of Book 9 in our Life and Education in Japan Series:

Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms, edited by Robert D***s, Oliver Edwards, Dave Bollen, and Tina Shu-wen Lin
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/aijapan.html

Congratulations to everyone involved!

Please join us for the online launch tonight, hosted by JALTCALL and the JALTCALL podcast team.

Date: Monday, June 8th (JST)
7:45 PM – Greetings and informal chat
8:00 PM – Event begins (recorded)

Please register (and submit questions in advance) here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScombfXWFk_R-3zmhuPtT5rhlmWVhKz8lIKgr3h4dbkqQkwQQ/viewform

Meeting link:
https://riverside.com/studio/jalt-call-studio-1-kazu-otani?t=21198edfe2299e97ed78

All welcome!

Book launch on Monday! All welcome!

Candlin & Mynard is partnering with JALTCALL and the JALTCALL podcast team to host a launch event for our latest book, Artificial Intelligence in Japan’s Language Learning Classrooms, edited by Robert D***s, Oliver Edwards, Dave Bollen, and Tina Shu-wen Lin.

The online launch event will include a live Q&A session with the editors, contributing authors, and publisher.

All attendees will receive a 20% discount coupon, and one attendee will win a free copy in our raffle.

Date: Monday, June 8th (JST)
7:45 PM – Greetings and informal chat
8:00 PM – Event begins (recorded)

Please register (and submit questions in advance) here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScombfXWFk_R-3zmhuPtT5rhlmWVhKz8lIKgr3h4dbkqQkwQQ/viewform

Book information:
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/aijapan.html

Meeting link:
https://riverside.com/studio/jalt-call-studio-1-kazu-otani?t=21198edfe2299e97ed78

Many of the editors, authors, and the publisher will also be attending JALTCALL 2026 at Konan University (Nishinomiya) (June 12–14), where the conference theme, "Prevail or Fail?", explores how AI, technology, and pedagogical innovation are reshaping language education.

We hope you can join us.

If you are at the JALT PanSIG conference this weekend at Chukyo University, Nagoya, look out for some of our authors sharing some insights from their forthcoming book, Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices at the JALT CUE SIG Forum: Cultivating Confidence Through Community

May 24, 2026, 1:20 PM
Building 6-604

The edited volume will be released shortly. Details here: https://www.candlinandmynard.com/cultivatingconfidence.html

Launch Day!

Today we are delighted to publish Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn: Lessons for Language Educators by Andy Curtis.

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/learningtolead.html

This thoughtful and engaging book brings together leadership research from healthcare, higher education, and non-profit organisations, while also sharing powerful personal stories and reflections. It is reflective, honest, practical, and deeply human.

Perfect for current and aspiring leaders in language education — and anyone interested in leadership, identity, and professional growth.

Available now in print and ebook formats. (10% discount flyer attached if you purchase the ebook from our PayHip Store)

We’re delighted to share the publication of Language Learner Autonomy: A Practical Guide by David Little.

This new title brings together over four decades of research and classroom experience to offer a clear, practical introduction to learner autonomy—what it means, why it matters, and how it can be implemented in real classrooms. The book highlights the importance of dialogue, reflection, collaboration, and meaningful use of the target language in supporting learners to take ownership of their learning.

Each chapter is also accompanied by short videos, making the book an ideal resource for teachers, teacher educators, and anyone interested in learner-centred approaches.

Find out more and access the videos here:
http://www.candlinandmynard.com/lla

Getting ready to publish: Learning to Lead, Leading to Learn by Andy Curtis

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/learningtolead.html

This forthcoming book is based on extensive reviews of leadership research in healthcare, higher education, and the non-profit sector. The author collates decades of scholarship into clear, accessible insights that language educators can apply meaningfully to their own contexts. Curtis' perspectives are complemented by deeply personal narrative vignettes that bring leadership dilemmas, ethical tensions, and professional turning points vividly to life.

Launch day!
Congratulations to the authors!

Coming soon!

It is with deep sadness that we honour the life and work of Lienhard Legenhausen, a scholar, mentor, colleague, and friend whose influence on learner autonomy has been profound and enduring. Please see Jo's blog post for more about his contributions to our community.

https://www.candlinandmynard.com/jos-blog/honouring-lienhard-legenhausen