To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic novel by Harper Lee, first published in 1960. It is a story seen through the eyes of a young girl, Scout Finch, who lives in a small town with her brother and their father, lawyer Atticus Finch. The novel addresses themes of racism, injustice, and human dignity, which remain relevant to this day. Atticus defends a black man, Tom Robinson, who is unjustly accused of raping a white woman. This book is a lesson in wisdom, compassion, and justice.