"Mechanic Shop Femme" book tour comes to Seattle

• Milchtein, who was named one of Out Magazine's most influential LGBTQ people in 2021, told Axios she wanted to share practical information with people who are outside traditional, often male-dominated, car spaces.

What they're saying: "I wrote this to arm women and queer folks with the knowledge and power to make educated car choices," she said, noting the book is not a textbook or a traditional DIY guide.

• "It's chock-full of a decade of automotive experience and insights, written for the regular car owner."

Driving the news: Milchtein will be at Repair Revolution on Sixth Street South in Seattle's SoDo neighborhood on Monday at 6pm.

• The queer-owned shop started by ASE-certified Eli Allison in 2011 rose "out of necessity and a desire to revolutionize the automotive industry," per the company's website.

• Tickets are $5 and go to support the Jill Trotta Scholarship, which helps women and queer people pay for the tools, training and certification needed to break into the automotive industry.

Fun fact: Milchtein, who lives in Milwaukee, said she has deep ties to the Seattle region since her Jewish Russian refugee grandparents settled in Tacoma after World War II.