“To Kill a Mockingbird” is a novel written by Harper Lee, published in 1960. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the story is narrated by a young girl named Scout Finch. The novel explores themes of racial injustice and moral growth as Scout and her brother, Jem, witness their father, Atticus Finch, defend a black man, Tom Robinson, accused of raping a white woman. The narrative highlights the children's experiences and the lessons they learn about empathy and understanding. Through their interactions with various townspeople, including the mysterious Boo Radley, Scout and Jem confront the complexities of human nature and the societal prejudices of their time.