The Extensive Reading Foundation

Call for Papers Announcement

The Eighth World Congress on Extensive Reading (ERWC8) will be held at the Faculty of Education, Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok, Thailand. 

This year’s theme, Smiles and Stories: Welcoming the World of Readers, reflects a shared commitment to expanding access to reading, fostering motivation, and strengthening global ER communities.

***Note that the date of the conference has changed from August 2027 to June 11–13 2027. ***

Abstract submissions open on July 1, 2026, and close on November 30, 2026. We welcome proposals from researchers, teachers, practitioners, and program developers working across all areas of extensive reading and related fields.

Key dates
Abstract submission: July 1 – November 30, 2026
Scholarship applications: July 1 – October 31, 2026
Early bird registration: August 1, 2026 – January 31, 2027
Notification of decisions: December 1, 2026

Join us in Bangkok for what promises to be a focused and engaging congress, bringing together voices from across the ER field.

Full details regarding scholarships, submission guidelines etc. will be added in due course at https://erwc8.edzil.la/.

We look forward to your contributions and to welcoming you to ERWC8.

Please share this information widely in your networks.

The Extensive Reading Foundation is pleased to announce the continuation of the Memorandum of Understanding with Thailand TESOL on 20 April 2026.

This agreement formalizes cooperation between the two organizations to promote extensive reading and improve English language education in Thailand. The partnership includes mutual support for events, shared promotion, and the exchange of invited speakers at major conferences. Each organization will host a designated delegate from the other, with conference participation and collaboration built into the agreement.

The MOU reflects a shared recognition that approaches such as extensive reading require sustained effort and coordination across teachers, institutions, and educational systems. It will be in effect for an initial three-year period, with provisions for renewal and ongoing development.

Thailand TESOL Association