Earlier this month Shepard was interviewed by Simone, a junior journalist from KidScoop Media, a platform that gives kid reporters the opportunity to have their voices become a part of the national conversation. Simone and Shepard discussed his art, activism, his favorite city, and his inspiration when working on his new book, The Art of Saving Democracy: An Action Kit for Making Change. Check out the full interview below.

Thank you the People For the American Way for coordinating the interview and Writers Bloc LA for hosting.

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