MENUMBUHKAN MINAT BACA DAN KREATIVITAS MENULIS PADA ANAK IMIGRAN DI SANGGAR BIMBINGAN SENTUL KUALA LUMPUR MALAYSIA

This study aims to explore and improve the reading interest and writing creativity of immigrant children in Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, through activities organized at the Guidance Studio. The research method used is field research. This research is included in descriptive qualitative research. For data collection techniques using observation and interview techniques. The results showed that many immigrant children face difficulties in developing their reading interest and writing creativity due to various factors, including a less supportive social and economic environment. However, through the programs organized at the Guidance Studio, such as the reading corner, reading 15 minutes and fun rewards, significant improvements in reading interest and writing creativity of immigrant children can be observed. The findings show the importance of a holistic and integrated approach in addressing the literacy challenges of immigrant children, as well as the important role of social institutions such as Sanggar Bimbingan in providing the necessary support to improve the literacy skills and creativity of immigrant children. Keywords: Interest in reading, writing and immigrant children Penelitian ini bertujuan untuk mengeksplorasi dan meningkatkan minat baca serta kreativitas menulis pada anak imigran di Sentul, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, melalui kegiatan yang diselenggarakan di Sanggar Bimbingan. Metode penelitian yang digunakan adalah penelitian lapangan. Penelitian ini termasuk dalam penelitian deskriptif kualitatif. Untuk teknik pengumpulan data menggunakan teknik observasi dan wawancara. Hasil penelitian menunjukkan bahwa banyak anak imigran menghadapi kesulitan dalam mengembangkan minat baca dan kreativitas menulis mereka karena berbagai faktor, termasuk lingkungan sosial dan ekonomi yang kurang mendukung, Namun, melalui program-program yang diselenggarakan di Sanggar Bimbingan, seperti pojok baca, membaca 15 menit dan reward asyik, dapat diamati peningkatan yang signifikan dalam minat baca dan kreativitas menulis anak-anak imigran. Temuan ini menunjukkan pentingnya pendekatan yang holistik dan terpadu dalam mengatasi tantangan literasi anak imigran, serta pentingnya peran lembaga sosial seperti Sanggar Bimbingan dalam memberikan dukungan yang diperlukan untuk meningkatkan keterampilan literasi dan kreativitas anak imigran. Kata Kunci: Minat baca, Menulis dan Anak Imigran