Cystic Fibrosis: Wacky Juice Machines, guides readers through a story about Cystic Fibrosis (CF) that answers many questions about this complex condition, including: What is it? How do you get it? What does it do? How do you treat it? The story uses an analogy that compares your body to a juice machine and is written in easy to understand language with vibrant illustration to ensure it is comprehensive while being fun, comforting, and hopeful. It includes a glossary of common words you'll hear doctors use through treatment and a 'Facts' section containing important information. Additional special sections describe common CF symptoms, airway clearance therapies, nutritional facts and tips, and provide a comprehensive list of the doctors and other medical specialists that work with CF patients. This informative and enjoyable book is part of the series The Strength of My Scars, written and illustrated by surgeon, Maria Baimas-George.

Maria Baimas-George MD MPH is a surgeon, training to specialize in abdominal transplantation at the University of Colorado. She completed her general surgery residency at the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. Inspired by her patients and mentors, she writes and illustrates books explaining medical and surgical conditions to children and their loved ones. Her goal is to create books that provide useful information to help with understanding and to offer comfort and hope.