Families who loved Girls Garage: How to Use Any Tool, Tackle Any Project, and Build the World You Want to See by Emily Pilloton often look for books with a similar feel. These 20 recommendations were selected for their similarity in style, theme, and reading level.
A parent might reach for this book when their teen is curious about building and making, but feels intimidated by a traditionally male-dominated space. It's for the young person ready to move beyond craft kits and gain real-world skills. Girls Garage is an empowering guide to using tools, from basic hand tools to power saws, and tackling ambitious projects. It combines practical, step-by-step instructions with profiles of real women builders and inspiring messages about problem-solving and creating social change. It builds not just projects, but self-confidence, resilience, and a sense of independence. For any teen eager to shape their own environment and build the world they want to see, this book provides the blueprint for getting started.
