<![CDATA[The low level of literacy culture among elementary school students in Indonesia is a fundamental problem that requires innovative and sustainable educational interventions. This study aims to conduct an in-depth examination of the implementation of the integration of reading corners and creative daily reading journals in strengthening the literacy culture of fifth-grade students at SDN 12 Mataram. The study employed a descriptive qualitative approach, with the research subjects consisting of fifth-grade teachers and students selected through purposive sampling. Data collection was conducted via participant observation, in-depth interviews, and document analysis, while data validity was ensured through triangulation of sources and methods. Data were analyzed using Miles and Huberman’s interactive analysis technique, which includes data reduction, data presentation, and drawing conclusions. The results indicate that the integration of these two programs significantly increased students’ reading frequency and independence, strengthened reading comprehension skills through creative reflection in the journals, and fostered the formation of an active reading community within the classroom. It is concluded that the synergy between the reading corner and the creative daily reading journal is capable of building a holistic and sustainable literacy culture. This study recommends that this integration program be widely adopted by elementary schools as an effective and contextual literacy-building strategy.]]>
