Candlin & Mynard ePublishing Limited

02/09/2026

Getting ready to launch this inspiring new book.

Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures.

Edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki (Life and Education in Japan Series)

Join the launch event!

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

We are delighted to announce a forthcoming book to be released on September 20th. Everyone is invited to the launch event. (Please see the website for details and registration form.)

Beyond Kikokushijo: Teaching English in Japan After Growing Up Between Languages and Cultures.

Edited by Aiko Minematsu, Risa Ikeda, and Maki Yazaki
(Life and Education in Japan Series)

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

13/07/2026

We definitely recommend this upcoming webinar! AILA Ren (Learner Autonomy) showcases work by one of our authors, Satoko Kato.

Event details: https://renautonomy.wordpress.com/events/
Registration by July 14th: https://forms.gle/rQhJ5n2rKP2FTitM8 See less

We are delighted to share details of a webinar this week by Satoko Kato, co-author of the Learning Mindset Notebook
https://www.candlinandmynard.com/mindsetnotebook.html

AILA Research Network on Learner Autonomy Webinar Series

Title: Reflective Tools for Learner Autonomy: Insights from 'The Learning Mindset Notebook'
Presenter: Dr Satoko Kato
Date and time: Friday 17 July at 12:00 pm UK time / 8:00 pm Japan time
Duration: 1 hour

Event details: https://renautonomy.wordpress.com/events/

Registration by July 14th: https://forms.gle/rQhJ5n2rKP2FTitM8

13/07/2026

"The chapters in this collection reflect an important stage in the continuing development of collaborative approaches to second language writing instruction" (Paul Kei Matsuda, Foreword, p. iv)​

Purchase the book to see what he means.

We are gradually adding this book to more outlets. It is now available in the Kobo/Rakuten store. However, our best value option is via our own online PayHip store where you can download the discounted ePub and PDF bundle.

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

19/06/2026

Launch day!
Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices, edited by Ashton E. Dawes and Kathryn Jurns

Cultivating Confidence in L2 Writing: Communicative and Peer Review Practices showcases innovative activities for L2 writing classrooms. The goal for this volume is to provide teachers with practical tools to incorporate communication into writing classes, creating opportunities for students to interact and discuss both their writing and the writing process.

Congratulations to all involved!

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

11/06/2026

Call for book chapters. Generative AI and the Language Learner

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

07/06/2026

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!

05/06/2026

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.

23/05/2026

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

15/05/2026

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)

30/04/2026

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