Central Province Minister Mwabashike Nkulukusa says social media has compromised the reading culture in the country.
Mr Nkulukusa, who was speaking during the launch of a book entitled, “Where Hearts Dare and Minds Soar”, by Gabriel Chisanga, expressed hope that the book will make a difference in communities in revamping the reading culture.
He said the launch of the book affirms that books and ideas still matter, and that Zambia’s intellectual future is bright.
The minister said the occasion did not just mark another important milestone in the life of the author but historical for the province because it is the first book launch of its kind.
Mr Nkulukusa observed that the new book is organised around inspiration and motivation, courage and resilience, patriotism, education and love and companionship.
He observed that poetry dares the reader to feel deeply while also challenging the mind to reflect critically.
He said the book teaches that courage is not always loud, patriotism is not always political and education is not only found in classrooms.
He congratulated Mr Chisanga on achieving this feat and commended the publisher, Mission Press Zambia, for actualizing the dream.
Meanwhile, Mr Chisanga said the book is a reflection of lived life, patriotism, resilience and courage.
