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.