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BeKa is the code name for a well-known pair of French writers, Caroline Roque and Bertrand Escaich, both whom are based in Toulouse in southwestern France. Caroline was studying for a doctoral degree in biology, when she was overtaken by her passion for storytelling. She and Bertrand-known for his comics script writing-became a writing duo and have never looked back. They have worked together on several successful series in France, including Chinn and The Misfits Club for Girls. 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, using delicate but lively lines 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
