Nurturing young voices: Balaji Jalla’s debut story 'Anty' takes flight

Today, I'm proud to release the debut story of Balaji Jalla. At 13 years old, Balaji has written and illustrated his very first eBook: ANTY – Story of a Queen Carpenter Ant 🐜

As both his father and as part of Jalla Publishing House, I couldn’t be prouder. Watching him bring this story to life — from crafting the words to sketching the illustrations — has been nothing short of magical. His creativity, love for animals, Disney movies, and nature shine through every page.

ANTY is more than just a children’s tale. It’s a rainforest adventure full of courage, friendship, and hope, echoing the belief that from loss comes renewal. It blends the spirit of The Lion King with the wonder of Disney-style storytelling, all imagined by a boy whose heart is as big as his dreams.

👉 The eBook is now available for download (PDF, ₹99).

This is just the beginning of Balaji’s journey as a storyteller, and I couldn’t be more excited to see where it takes him.

Please join me in celebrating his debut and in encouraging young voices everywhere to dream, write, and create.

Congratulations, Balaji! Your story has already inspired me, and I know it will inspire many others.