Upaya Meningkatkan Minat Baca Anak Usia 5-12 Tahun di Desa Pancalang melalui Gerakan Literasi (Gelis)

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One of the reasons why Indonesia is ranked relatively low in the education system is because there is still a lack of interest in reading and the ability to think critically is still low. Group 06 Student Service (KPM) lectures from the Husnul Khotimah College of Sharia Sciences (STISHK) Kuningan made a Literacy Movement (GELIS) activity that focuses on attracting children's interest in reading in Pancalang Village. This activity aims to find out the role of the Literacy Movement (GELIS) in increasing the reading interest of children aged 5-12 years in Panalang Village. The method used in this study is Participatory Actory Action Research (PAR) where the researcher directly participates in the implementation of the Literacy Movement. This Literacy Movement activity went well, children and even mothers participated in its implementation. Based on the results of this activity, it can be seen that literacy helps children understand information, think critically, and communicate well. Through literacy activities, the community is able to improve reading and learning skills, as well as strengthen reading awareness. Literacy activities also encourage the growth of a more intelligent, productive, and creative society, which is ready to face future challenges with extensive knowledge

Keywords: Reading Interest, Children Aged 5-12 Years, Literacy Movement