The Kissing Booth by Beth Reekles

Acknowledgements

Firstly, a huge thank you to the team at Random House – particularly to my fantastic editor, Lauren, who’s been brilliant. Also a big thanks to the Wattpad team, and all the people who followed me. You’ve all helped me to find my feet as a writer, and I’m so grateful to all of you. I wouldn’t have come this far without you.

Thank you to my A Level teachers and my Head of Year for allowing me the indulgence of such a big distraction. Your constant support and encouragement has been invaluable.

To everyone in the Fishbowl (or, as some call it, the school common room), I’m lucky to have you guys. You’ve inspired me and supported me so much, even if you didn’t know it. Amy, Caroline, Kate, Abi – I don’t know where I’d be without you all. Thank you James, for encouraging me to never give up. And Aimee J, thank you for the endless laughter you’ve brought into my life.

Thank you to my family. You’ve all been incredibly supportive of my rather time-consuming hobby and my (hopefully!) new career path.

And, last but not least, a big thank you to my GCSE English teacher, Mr Maughan. Your enthusiastic teaching and interest in my writing was a huge motivation.