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Reading Aloud training in Badung Regency, Thursday, (11/7/2024), (Photo : Perpusnas) - 

VOInews, Badung;Bali : The reading culture of Indonesian society still needs to be improved. Various initiatives are provided ranging from providing wide access to reading materials, reading promotion campaigns, to developing library infrastructure. Reading Aloud Training is part of the Indonesia Reading Movement campaign which involves local governments, educational institutions, communities and society.

“Reading Aloud teaches book progression. "Makes it easier for readers to choose books that suit the reader's level of understanding and needs," said the Founder of the Reading Bugs Community, Rosi Setiawan at the Reading Aloud training in Badung Regency, Thursday, (11/7/2024).

Rosi added, there are five levels of books according to the age of readers, starting from early readers (0-7 years), beginning readers (6-10 years), intermediate readers (10-12 years), intermediate readers (13-15 years), and middle readers (13-15 years). advanced (>15 years).

"Reading aloud training targets teachers, librarians/literacy activists, and parents are the targeted parties," he added.

According to a release received by Voice of Indonesia on Thursday (11/07/24), reading aloud activities in the library are believed to be able to increase the level of visits to the library, help foster interest in reading, and make books more inclusive. Librarians have a significant contribution in increasing public literacy through the literacy programs they offer.

"The important role of librarians cannot be ignored," said librarian from National Library Restu Putri Solikhah.

In schools, the role of teachers is also similar to that of librarians. The emotional connection that is built between teachers and students when reading aloud is very important in their development.

"Reading aloud gives students the opportunity to listen to other people's reading, thereby helping develop their oral and written vocabulary," said literacy activist Gusti Ayu Mawarani.

Introducing reading aloud activities to parents, teachers, and librarians is an important step. National Library hopes that this activity can become a routine at home, school and in the library to foster children's interest in reading//VOI