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Melinda Lee Rathjen

About the Author

Melinda Rathjen has been editor of Ideals for more than a decade. During that time, she has chosen countless pieces of artwork, photos, poems, and stories, and tested more than 100 recipes. Melinda lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where she enjoys writing and editing children’s books as well.

Christmas Ideals 2024

Christmas Ideals 2024

by Melinda Lee Rathjen

Easter Ideals 2024

Easter Ideals 2024

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen

Love You Snow Much

Love You Snow Much

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Megan Higgins

Somebunny Loves You!

Somebunny Loves You!

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Cee Biscoe

Wreck the Halls

Wreck the Halls

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Gareth Williams

Love You S’more

Love You S’more

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Rob McClurkan

The Snuggle Is Real

The Snuggle Is Real

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Kristyna Litten

Dozers Don’t Doze

Dozers Don’t Doze

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, Illustrated by Gareth Williams

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

The Great Easter Egg Hunt

by Melinda Lee Rathjen, by Greg Fritz, Illustrated by Lisa Reed, Illustrated by Aruna Rangarajan

Christmas Ideals 2019

Christmas Ideals 2019

Edited by Melinda Lee Rathjen