Rose Publishing has acquired Rainbow Publishers and Legacy Press. For over 30 years, Rainbow and Legacy have specialized in reproducible Bible lessons, devotionals and fiction for children and teens. Rose will take over more than 180 children's titles in the acquisition.

"We are excited to know a trusted company like Rose Publishing will be carrying on our vision," said Dan Miley, former Rainbow-Legacy CEO. "Rose is already a leading publisher in reproducible Bible study material and shares our passion for creating easy-to-understand, Bible-based teaching material."

Rainbow Publishers produces all-in-one Bible lessons, and like Rose Publishing, the company focuses on reproducible Bible material. Rainbow develops age-appropriate, flexible teaching material, including the series “Five-Minute Sunday School Activities,” “Favorite Bible Stories” and “Instant Bible Lessons,” one of which received the Retailers Choice Award in 2011 from Christian Retailing.

Legacy Press is best known for its best-selling “God and Me” and “Gotta Have God” devotional series for girls and boys. Legacy’s devotions, journals and Christian fiction titles, including the Mom's Choice award winner Bill the Warthog, help kids grow in their faith.

Rose Publishing CEO and co-founder Gretchen Goldsmith is enthused what the acquisition means for Rose Publishing.

"Rose Publishing was started by a public school teacher and a Sunday school teacher in 1991 with a passion to make easy-to-understand Bible material," she said. "We've always admired the integrity of Rainbow's leadership and the quality of their reproducible teaching material. We see this acquisition as a way to combine two family-owned companies who share a joint vision for quality Christian education material."

Goldsmith is eager to focus on Christian children's titles.

"Although Rose has created popular kid’s products before, we've never had a full product line devoted just to children and teens,” she said. “As a Christian educator, creating products that develop and nurture a Christian foundation in the lives of children is close to my heart. We know this line is meeting the needs of churches and parents who want practical, easy-to-use Bible curriculum. We look forward to serving children—and all who love them—as we continue to expand this product line."

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