JOHANNESBURG - Growing up has its challenges, especially when you have a secret and are too scared to be found out.
This is just one of the few issues tackled in a new children's book.
Big Shoes to Fill is a picture book about resilience, identity and familial love.
The book encourages acceptance, understanding and kindness towards the LGBTQI community.
Author Upile uThixo Bongco joined us in studio.