by Paige Towler
First published 2021
Paige Towler's "Building (Real World Math)" plunges readers into the life of Erin, an ambitious young construction worker. When Erin's boss assigns her to lead the build of a crucial new community center, she must navigate tight budgets, conflicting designs, and a aggressive safety inspector. As the deadline looms, Erin has to think on her feet, work with a stubborn crew, and make tough calls that could make or break her career. Through it all, she discovers that the real challenge lies not just in mastering the physical skills, but in learning to trust her own judgement under pressure.
Genres: fiction, business, 21st-century, architecture, engineering
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: career-driven-protagonist, high-stakes
32 pages · Paperback · Children's Press