Beth Reekles
Beth Reekles is a Welsh author known for her series The Kissing Booth, which she self-published on Wattpad at fifteen and later secured a three-book deal with Penguin Random House.
Young Adult Writer
June 7, 1995
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Beth Reekles, a Welsh author known for her young adult romance novels, gained fame at 15 when she self-published “The Kissing Booth” on Wattpad, an online platform. The story garnered millions of views and led to a three-book deal with Penguin Random House when she was 17. Reekles has since written several other novels, such as “Rolling Dice,” “Out of Tune,” and “Cwtch Me If You Can.” Additionally, she has participated in the book industry as a judge for the Blue Peter Book Awards and as a supporter of the children’s literacy charity Coram Beanstalk.