Jackson and His Mixed-Up Helpers: A Story About Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EOE) for Kids and Families

What if a child could understand EOE in words that actually feel safe?Jackson and the Mixed-Up Helpers is a compassionate children’s book that explains eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE) through the eyes of a child living it.Jackson loves sports, games, and being with his friends. But he also knows what it feels like when swallowing hurts, food feels scary, and medical procedures keep happening. In this reassuring story, Jackson walks young readers through:what EOE is in child-friendly languagewhy food can feel painful or get stuckwhat endoscopy and biopsies arewhat eosinophil counts meanmedicine, injections, and feeding supportschool, social situations, and feeling differentbravery, anxiety, and learning to keep goingWritten with warmth, honesty, and emotional insight, this book helps children feel understood while giving parents and caregivers helpful language for hard conversations.Ideal for:children with eosinophilic esophagitis (EOE)kids facing repeated medical proceduresfamilies navigating feeding tubes, food restriction, or food anxietycaregivers, therapists, Child Life specialists, and medical teams looking for a supportive resourceAt the back of the book, caregivers will also find a gentle guide to understanding EOE, diagnosis, treatment pathways, emotional support, and practical ways to help children feel safer and less alone. Read more