# Rachel Bachman on What Makes an Excellent Picture Book

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Podcast: [New Books Network](https://stenobird.com/podcast/new-books-network-529292)
Published: 2026-07-12T08:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this insightful interview, librarian, writer, blogger, Rachel Bachman shares her astute thoughts on what makes an excellent picture book, discussing both fiction and nonfiction, the advantages and disadvantages of being a female vs. male author, traditional vs. self-publishing, the celebrity pitfall, why some books are great and others not so, and who gets to decide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

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