To Kill a Mockingbird is a classic American novel written by Harper Lee. Set in the 1930s in the fictional town of Maycomb, Alabama, the story follows Scout Finch, a young girl growing up in a racially divided society. The book explores themes of racism, injustice, and the loss of innocence. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest novels of all time and has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize.