The Soldier Mom Series
Every book teaches one leadership virtue, told through stories children beg to hear again. Read them in order, or start anywhere — each one stands alone.
New to the Series?
"When Mama Wore Boots" is where the Soldier Mom world begins. Ella wants to know why Mama's boots stand by the door every night, polished and ready. The answer takes them both somewhere neither expected. Sold out its first print run in nine days.
The Complete Series
A tribute to mothers who serve — seen through her child's eyes, from leader and protector to nurturer and guide.
A family's journey into what Memorial Day really means — honoring the fallen, visiting memorials, remembering together.
Heroes live all around us. Children discover that courage, kindness, and love can make anyone a hero — including them.
Gratitude, courage, and pride — real history with fun facts and activities for families and classrooms on Veterans Day.
Responsibility isn't about being perfect — it's about showing up. The Army value of Duty, brought into everyday life.
The Heirloom Set
All eight hardcovers, each hand-signed. Gift-wrapped in heirloom kraft and twine with a handwritten card. The set families pass down.
For Educators
47 schools already teach with the Soldier Mom series. Classroom sets ship with free discussion guides mapped to SEL standards, and bulk pricing starts at 20 copies. Military family programs and base libraries receive an additional discount — always.
Enquire About Bulk PricingQuestions
No — every book stands completely alone. The reading order above is the order they were written, and families who read them all often prefer it, but you can start with whichever virtue your child needs most right now.
Not at all. About half the readers have no military connection. The military setting is the backdrop — the stories are about courage, honesty, patience, and leadership, which every child is learning.
Every single one. Jodi signs sets in batches on Sunday afternoons with a cup of black coffee. If you'd like a specific dedication ("To Ella, be brave"), add it in the order notes and she'll write it.
Yes — worldwide. APO/FPO military addresses ship at domestic rates, always. International shipping is calculated at checkout.
It's in draft now. Newsletter subscribers hear first — and get first access to the pre-order signed edition, which has sold out every time.