To Kill a Mockingbird is a Pulitzer Prize-winning novel written by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the book tells the story of Scout Finch, a young girl who learns about racial injustice and the importance of empathy. Through Scout's eyes, readers witness the trial of Tom Robinson, a black man falsely accused of rape, and the moral courage of her father, Atticus Finch. To Kill a Mockingbird is a powerful exploration of racism, prejudice, and the power of compassion.