By Jrme Hamon and Lna Sayaphoum
Two sisters share one dream, but only one spot at the elite Paris Opera Ballet means their paths must suddenly pull apart.
Jérôme Hamon brings us a heartfelt graphic novel series about two sisters living in Paris. Emma and Capucine have spent their lives training together to join a famous ballet school. Their world changes when Capucine passes the audition. Emma does not. This first book shows how they deal with this sudden shift in their relationship. Emma begins to find her own voice through hip-hop. Capucine handles the intense stress of professional dance. There are four books total in this series for students to enjoy.
This series works well for English language learners because the art carries the story. Léna Sayaphoum uses soft colors and clear panels that make the plot easy to follow. Students can see the characters’ feelings on their faces. This helps them understand the text without too much effort. Having a series is helpful because students get to know the sisters and their world. This familiarity makes the later books feel less intimidating. These stories are great for the classroom. They cover topics like sibling rivalry and following your own heart.
**Total Books in Series:** 4
**Best Starting Point:** Emma & Capucine, Volume 1
