To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel written by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the story follows Scout Finch, a young girl who learns about racial injustice and the importance of empathy through her father's defense of a black man accused of rape. With its powerful themes and memorable characters, To Kill a Mockingbird has become one of the most beloved and influential books of all time.