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Melinda Lee Rathjen
Melinda Lee Rathjen has been editor of Ideals for more than a decade. During that time, she has chosen countless pieces of artwork, photos, and text selections, as well as tested more than 100 recipes. Melinda is also a valued member of the children's publishing team at WorthyKids. She lives in Nashville, Tennessee.