Ridley, Linda

Linda Ridley wrote "The Journey of Lucinda Jane: A Rescued Doll Story" after she rescued an antique doll that had been damaged, discarded, and scorned. Ridley restored the doll and began researching how such a toy may have fallen into a state of disrepair. The result is a touching picture book about love and redemption.

Ridley has been married for nearly forty years and lives near Toledo, Ohio. She holds a bachelor's degree in education and taught in the public school system for several years before homeschooling her four children. She is an avid doll collector who spends her time not only