ANALYSIS OF DISCOURSE PRACTICES OF THE NATIONAL CHILDREN’S DAY BOOK

Abstract

The purpose of this research article is to analyze the discourse practices in the National Children's Day book. Data were collected from 10 National Children's Day books from 2015–2024, analyzed according to the concept of communication elements consisting of sender, message, communication channel and receiver. The results of the analysis found that: 1. The messengers or producers of the texts were 296 children and youths, consisting of students. General students and youth. 2. Substances or texts were found in a total of 246 writings, divided into 223 fiction stories, consisting of stories, cartoons, short stories, letters, poems, biographies, and 23 works of art were found, with the most being 136 short story writings. The content was stories that the author wrote about education, adventure, careers, animals, technology, nature and the environment, friends, the nation, the king, family, religion, tradition and culture, behavior, travel. and works of art The most content was found regarding conduct, a total of 96 stories. 3. Communication channels or media and distribution of the chapters are distributed to various schools and books are sold through online channels and 4. The audience or readers are the target group of children and youth from primary schools and up. The National Children's Day book reflects the relationship of communication discourse practices that determine the messenger, message, and communication channel. and the recipient clearly. Emphasis is placed on producing for children and youth, thus allowing the distribution of the script to be passed on to readers throughout the country.