<![CDATA[One of the major problems of Indonesian human quality is the low level of literacy skills. To contribute in overcoming this problem, The Reading Buddies (TRB) program was developed and implemented through schools and communities. This program is a literacy campaign that includes performing book reading to children using the read-aloud method as well as providing training for the adults to equip them with the knowledge and skills about reading aloud with children. In this study, we implemented TRB through a community program called Bina Keluarga Balita (BKB), where children participated in two interactive read-aloud sessions, followed by a training session for the cadres on the read-aloud method and a subsequent practice session. This paper aims to compare the cadres’ understanding of interactive read-aloud activities before and after the program implementation. The research employed an evaluation study design guided by the PPCT (Process–Person–Context–Time) perspective. Findings indicate that after participating in TRB program, cadres demonstrated a deeper understanding of interactive read-aloud activities. This improvement includes greater knowledge of interactive read-aloud techniques and an appreciation of the program’s benefits across various aspects of child development. The study’s implications suggest that The Reading Buddies program has strong potential to be further implemented through community programs, such as Bina Keluarga Balita, as a means to contribute in addressing the literacy challenges in Indonesia.]]>
