Kevin Chilton

Helping teens build confidence, friendships, and real-life skills — without the fluff, theory, or guesswork.

Kev Chilton is a former police detective who spent years arresting teenagers — before deciding there was a better way.

Instead of locking them up, he started talking to them. At first, they didn’t trust him. Over time, that changed — and so did many of their lives.

What followed wasn’t easy. Many teens didn’t trust him at first. But by listening, showing consistency, and treating them with respect, he gradually built relationships that led to real change. Many of those same young people went on to turn their lives around.

That experience shaped everything he does today. Kev now writes straight-talking guides for teenagers on friendships, confidence, mental health, money, and real-life skills — practical advice grounded in what actually works, not theory.

His books are trusted by parents, carers, and teachers who want honest, realistic guidance for teens navigating modern life.

Kev lives in East Kent, where he continues to write, walk, and spend time with his family.

His Teens’ Guide series can be read individually or as a complete five-book set covering the key challenges of growing up.

Start with Teens’ Guide to Making Friends — the foundation for everything else.