Love Report Volume 2, The

BeKa is the nom-de-plume of a well-known pair of French writers, Caroline Roque and Bertrand Escaich, both based in Toulouse, France. Caroline has a background in biology research and Bertrand is the author of many popular French comics. Together, their hit series include Chinn and The Misfits Club for Girls. They are the authors of The Love Report series, published by Hippo Park.Maya, whose real name is Martina Mura, is an Italian-born cartoonist from the seaside town of Alghero, Sardinia. From a young age, Maya loved writing and drawing comics. As she grew older, she discovered Manga—which led her to attend the European Manga Academy for two years. In 2021, Maya joined forces with BeKa to create The Love Report, where she uses delicate, lively line to perfectly capture the uncertainties and curiosities of two young teenagers discovering love.

“Friendship takes center stage here and allows for deep ruminations on love….[with] the emphasis on the girls’ commitment to one another."—Kirkus Reviews“Speak[s] to the concern many tweens hold with the question: “Will I be able to recognize romantic love in my own life.’” —School Library Journal"[My students] ADORE this series... The Love Report books are more like manga than graphic novels, and are bound to be very popular with readers of Chmakova's Berrybrook Middle School or Hale's Best Friends. The artwork is particularly gorgeous." —Ms. Yingling Reads