Background
Lottridge was born in Iowa City, Iowa.
Lottridge was born in Iowa City, Iowa.
She received a Bachelor in modern European history from Stanford University, a Master of Library Science from Columbia University and a Bachelor of Education from the University of Toronto.
Lottridge worked as a librarian in San Diego, New York City and Rhode Island. She was a teacher and librarian for the Toronto School Board. From 1977 to 1990, she was a book buyer for a children"s book store in Toronto.