To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Harper Lee. It tells the story of Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in the racially charged town of Maycomb, Alabama, during the 1930s. Through Scout's eyes, the novel explores themes of racism, injustice, and the loss of innocence. With its powerful message and memorable characters, To Kill a Mockingbird is a timeless classic.