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Rosen Publishing
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Founded1950
FounderRichard Rosen
Country of originUnited States
Headquarters locationNew York City
Publication typesBooks
ImprintsBlackbirch Press, Cavendish Square, Enslow Publishing, Gareth Stevens, Greenhaven Press, Jackdaw Publications, KidHaven Press, and Lucent Books
Official websiterosenpublishing.com

The Rosen Publishing Group is an American publisher specializing in educational materials for pre-kindergarten through grade 12. Founded in 1950 as Richards Rosen Press, the company is headquartered in New York City. It adopted its current name in 1982. Rosen focuses primarily on nonfiction titles for the school and library markets, including curriculum-aligned resources and reference work.

As of 2017, the company has published titles for the school market under the Britannica Educational Publishing imprint.[1]

History

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Rosen Publishing was founded in 1950 as Richards Rosen Press by Richard Rosen.[2] It adopted its current name in 1982 and is headquartered in New York City.[2]

Rosen Publishing has expanded through the acquisition of several publishing companies, which now operate as imprints. These include Gareth Stevens (acquired in 2009),[3] Cavendish Square (2013),[4] Enslow Publishing (2024),[5] Jackdaw Publications (2015),[6] and Greenhaven Press, Lucent Books, and KidHaven Press (2016).[7]

Rosen Teen Health & Wellness is an database providing material aimed at teenagers, covering topics such as gender identity, female genital mutilation, stalking, human trafficking, and various other issues. It was launched in 2007.[8][9]

References

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  1. ^ "Britannica Educational Publishing 2017–18 Catalog". Rosen Publishing, Britannica Educational Publishing. June 15, 2017. Retrieved November 1, 2017. at issuu
  2. ^ a b Saxon, Wolfgang (1993-07-17). "Richard Rosen, 75, Publisher of Books For Young Readers". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Retrieved 2026-04-17.
  3. ^ "New Company Buys Gareth Stevens". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  4. ^ "Cavendish Square Buys Library Titles from Marshall Cavendish". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  5. ^ "Roger Rosen Buys Enslow Publishing". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  6. ^ "Rosen Publishing Acquires Jackdaw Publications". PublishersWeekly.com. Retrieved 2017-12-05.
  7. ^ "Rosen Publishing Gains Rights to Gale Imprints". Book Business. 5 April 2016. Archived from the original on August 20, 2019. Retrieved 2022-03-12.
  8. ^ "Teen Health and Wellness". The Rosen Publishing Group. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
  9. ^ "Teen Health and Wellness Awards and Reviews". The Rosen Publishing Group. Retrieved November 1, 2017.
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