<![CDATA[Indonesia is a country with cultural diversity, which is a valuable asset that needs to be preserved. One of these is Javanese culture. However, along with the rapid development of the times, this also has negative impacts such as the decline in children's interest in Javanese culture, which leads to a lack of knowledge of children as the next generation of Javanese culture. Therefore, effective media is needed as a means of Javanese cultural education to foster children's interest in learning and preserving Javanese culture. Encyclopedias were chosen as an effective medium in presenting factual information, supported by illustrations that facilitate understanding for the target reader. The research method used is a descriptive qualitative method and data collection was carried out through literature studies, observations, interviews, and written questionnaires to obtain the necessary relevant data. Alpha test trials by cultural experts from the Temanggung Regency Culture and Tourism Office and design experts showed that the material in the encyclopedia book was appropriate and suitable for children. Beta test trials on 27 students as respondents. The beta test results showed an average score of 4.47 on a scale of 5, with a feasibility percentage of 89.5% which is included in the "very appropriate" category. These results indicate that the designed encyclopedia book has a high level of acceptance and is effective in helping increase students' understanding and interest in Javanese culture. Thus, the designed encyclopedia book received a very positive response from students. The high level of acceptance indicates that the designed encyclopedia book media is able to attract reading interest while helping students understand Javanese cultural material more easily and interestingly for students.]]>
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