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To Kill a Mockingbird Resources
Here are some resources to help you understand Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird. You will also find course materials, read-a-likes, and historical information related to the text.
To Kill a Mockingbird
Published in 1960, To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel written by American author Harper Lee (1926–2016) that tells the story of a girl growing up in Alabama and the events she witnesses that introduce her to racism at a young age. Garnering her instant praise, Lee’s work was a national bestseller for many weeks and was awarded the Pulitzer Prize in 1961. It has since become one of the most widely read novels in schools across the United States. [1]
"Until I feared I would lose it, I never loved to read. One does not love breathing."
Harper Lee, To Kill a Mockingbird
Crash Course Videos on TKAM
The following videos are breakdowns of the novel by famous author John Green. Green will discuss the author's personal life, historical content, genre, and more in these two videos.
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Warning! Both of these videos contain plot spoilers. Proceed with caution.