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Soldier. Mom. Author..
An Eleven-book series and a growing movement — teaching the next generation how to stand tall, lead with heart, and serve something greater than themselves.
Portrait · 2024
— Col. Jodi Martin (Ret.)
— By the Numbers —
A life of service, continued on the page.
30+
Years of Service
11
Books Published
12k+
Families Reached
15+
Schools Partnered
The battlefield taught me to lead. Motherhood taught me why it mattered.
A Life in Three Acts
The future of our country isn't built only in Washington
It's built around kitchen tables, inside classrooms, and during bedtime stories.
Jodi Martin has dedicated her life to serving others—from more than 30 years in uniform and a decade in the classroom to writing children's books that help families raise courageous, compassionate, and confident young leaders. Her message resonates with parents, educators, veterans, and anyone who believes character is one of the greatest gifts we can give the next generation.
Jodi Martin
The Collection
Eleven stories. One unshakable mission.
Start the whole journey — together.
The complete Eleven-book Soldier Mom Series, hand-signed by Jodi, gift-wrapped in heirloom kraft and Packaging, with a handwritten card for the family you love.
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Vol. IWhen Mama
Wore Boots
Wore Boots
Vol. IIThe Day Dad
Came Home
Came Home
Vol. IIIBrave Is
a Whisper
a Whisper
Vol. IVSoldier Mom:
Veterans Day
Veterans Day
The Soldier Mom Community
We raise leaders together.
A private gathering place for parents, teachers, and caregivers who believe that raising the next generation is the most serious command any of us will ever hold. No noise. No influencers. Just quiet, powerful work — done together.
Pillar 01
Lead by Example
They learn courage by watching us face challenges. They learn kindness by watching us serve others. They learn integrity when our actions match our words. Together, we'll explore simple ways to model the values we hope they'll carry for a lifetime.
Pillar 02
Grow Character Together
Character isn't built in a single lesson or a single book. It's formed through everyday conversations, shared experiences, and consistent encouragement. Discover stories, activities, and practical ideas that help children develop courage, respect, integrity, service, compassion, and confidence—one day at a time.
Pillar 03
Strength in Community
The military taught me that no mission succeeds alone. Raising children is no different. Whether you're a parent navigating bedtime, a grandparent creating lasting memories, a teacher inspiring a classroom, or a mentor cheering from the sidelines, you belong here. Together, we celebrate victories, share wisdom, encourage one another, and remind each other that the work we're doing today is shaping tomorrow's leaders.
Free — No Spam — Written by Jodi
Parenting + leadership letters, delivered every month.
Each month, I'll share one story from my journey, one lesson I've learned through service, teaching, and motherhood, and one practical idea you can use with the children in your life. Simple. Encouraging. Worth your time.
Voices from the Ranks
What the families are saying.
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My six-year-old asked me to read Soldier Mom three nights in a row. On the fourth, she asked, "Mommy, am I brave like that?" I'll never forget Jodi for giving us that question.
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I teach second grade and I've never seen my students sit so still. These aren't military books — they're leadership books dressed up for seven-year-olds. Every elementary library needs this series.
M
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Jodi writes like a soldier and loves like a mother — and somehow those two things agree on every page. The community she's built has been a lifeline during my husband's deployment.
D
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