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Rose Publishing hires new children's publisher Print Email
Written by Jeremy Burns   
Thursday, 16 July 2015 09:57 AM America/New_York

Jean-ChristenRose Publishing/Aspire Press has announced the hiring of Jean Christen as publisher for children’s products, including for the newly acquired Rainbow Publishers/Legacy Press line of children’s devotions, Bible lessons and fiction titles. She started in this position July 14.

“It’s an honor to have a role in the vision set forth decades ago by God and the founders of two great companies to develop and nurture a Christian foundation in the lives of children, who are the future of our faith,” Christen said. “I look forward to co-laboring with the many gifted authors and artists who work hard to create content, and to partnering with churches and retailers who work tirelessly to bring engaging, quality products to the reader. I am thrilled to be joining the fun and dynamic team at Rose Publishing!”

Christen will be bringing over 13 years of experience as the acquisitions and managing director of Harvest House Publishers in gift and children’s books to the Rose/Aspire team. Prior to her role at Harvest House, Christen worked in business and retail Development, source management, and marketing and branding for various global companies and campaigns.