"To Kill a Mockingbird" was written by Harper Lee. Published in 1960, the novel is considered a classic of American literature, exploring themes of racial injustice and moral growth through the eyes of a young girl named Scout Finch. The story is set in the Deep South during the 1930s and revolves around her father, Atticus Finch, who defends a Black man unjustly accused of raping a white woman. Lee's poignant storytelling and rich character development have made this work a staple in schools and discussions about morality, ethics, and social justice.