In 2016, Paul published The Gutsy Girl, Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure. She calls it "Lean in for girls, set not in a boardroom, but in trees, on cliff edges and down wild rivers". In a controversial New York Times essay that preceded publication she wrote that risk teaches kids responsibility, problem solving, and confidence.
In 2016, Paul published "The Gutsy Girl: Escapades for Your Life of Epic Adventure", which encourages girls to embrace adventure in nature rather than a traditional boardroom setting. In a controversial New York Times essay before the book's release, she argued that taking risks teaches children responsibility, problem-solving skills, and confidence.